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Helpers--Carpenters

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

  • Carpenter Assistant
  • Carpenter Helper
  • Carpenter's Helper

What do Helpers--Carpenters do?

Helpers--Carpenters assist skilled carpenters in the construction, installation, and repair of wooden structures and fixtures. Their responsibilities include preparing the worksite, gathering and distributing tools and materials, and performing basic tasks under the supervision of experienced carpenters. These helpers may be involved in measuring, cutting, and shaping wood and other materials, as well as maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This role serves as an entry point into the carpentry profession, allowing individuals to gain practical experience and develop their skills in various carpentry techniques and practices. As they gain expertise, helpers may take on more complex tasks and potentially advance to become full-fledged carpenters.

What the work actually is

  • Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
  • Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
  • Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
  • Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
  • Drill holes in timbers or lumber.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Abilities

  • Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Knowledge

  • Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
  • Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
  • English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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How people get into it

Education of new hires

High school diploma or equivalent or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Less than high school diploma
Some college, no degree

A normal week

  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Accounting software Intuit QuickBooks 路 Job costing software 路 Quicken
  • Presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Project management software Bosch Punch List 路 Cost estimating software 路 Craftsman CD Estimator 路 Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
  • Operating system software Linux 路 Microsoft Windows 路 UNIX
  • Data base user interface and query software Microsoft Access 路 Oracle Database

Tools

  • Squares Combination squares 路 Framing squares 路 Layout squares
  • Screwdrivers Phillips head screwdrivers 路 Straight screwdrivers
  • Levels Carpenters' levels 路 Precision levels
  • Power saws Circular saws 路 Table saws
  • Tape measures Measuring tapes

Who it suits

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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How much do Helpers--Carpenters earn in South Africa?

Helpers--Carpenters salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Helpers--Carpenters do?

Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site, Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware and Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.

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