Carpenter, Joiner, bench joiner
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Carpenter job description
Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden structures, fittings and furniture.
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Average salary per year
£26,787
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Average range salary per year
£16,000 - £40,000
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1. How to become – cards and qualifications
You need:
- An apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery
- College for a level 1, 2 or 3 diploma in carpentry and joinery
You will also need to have a CSCS card to work on a construction site. Please see the below CSCS cards available for carpenters and links for more information.
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| CSCS CARD | NVQ REQUIRED |
| RED CSCS CARD | NVQ TRAINEE |
| GREEN CSCS CARD | NVQ LEVEL 1 |
| BLUE CSCS CARD | NVQ LEVEL 2 |
| GOLD CSCS CARD (SUPERVISORS) | NVQ LEVEL 3 |
| BLACK CSCS CARD (MANAGERS) | NVQ LEVEL 4 |
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To obtain a CSCS card please click the below button to find your nearest CSCS test centre.
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2. Skills duties
You will need:
- Good hands on practical skills with electrical machinery
- Mathematical skills for measuring and working out quantities and angles
- Follow technical drawings and plans
- HSE – health and safety rules
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3. Career progression
- Team leader
- Project manager
- With experience contracts management
- Specialise in areas such as stage sets or heritage restoration.
- Own business
- Training
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4. Salaries
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| EXPERIENCE | SALARY |
| Starter | £16,000 – £24,000 |
| Experienced | £25,000 – £40,000 |
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Salaries depend on location, employer and any overtime you may do. Self-employed general construction operatives set their own pay rates.
These figures are a guide and provided by The National Career Service and GO Construct.
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5. Top carpenter job locations
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