// Unit group · 7115

Carpenters and Joiners

Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble, erect, maintain and repair various types of structures and fittings made from wood and other materials.

7 Craft and Related Trades Workers / 71 Building and Related Trades Workers (excluding Electricians) / 711 Building Frame and Related Trades Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Air and dustLifting and postureNoiseWork at height

// Hand tools

  1. 1Clamps
  2. 2General Hand Tool Operation
  3. 3Hammers
  4. 4Hand Saw
  5. 5Screwdrivers
  6. 6Wood Chisels

making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork at a workbench and on a construction site

constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden structures on building sites

fitting, assembling and altering internal and external fixtures of buildings, such as walls, doors, door and window frames, facings and panelling

making, repairing and fitting scenic equipment for theatrical performances and motion picture or television productions

constructing, assembling, altering and repairing wooden fixtures and fittings in train coaches, aircraft, ships, boats, floats and other vehicles.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Carpenter
- Door installer
- Finish Carpenter
- Framer
- Joiner
- Shipwright (wood)

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Cabinet-maker - 7522
- Wheelwright - 7522

Indexed job titles 14