Carpentry
Working closely with other areas of the construction industry, measuring, cutting, and installing wood components both inside and outside.
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Why is this skill important?
Installing staircases, building roofs and fitting windows are just some of the tasks for a carpenter.
Accuracy in measuring and cutting is needed at all times so that components like trim and molding can be fitted with precision.
Using power and hand tools, a carpenter works indoors and outside in both commercial and residential projects, including garages, outbuildings and even pergolas and playhouses.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Fixing things
- Making things
- Craftsmanship
- Using tools
You should also take a look at:
- Construction and Building Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Contestants must make a written plan of the project to determine the length, shape, angles and joints of each piece of wood.
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Marks are awarded for the neatness of joints and the accuracy of preparing the wood.
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The components must be precisely assembled and fastened.
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The completed structure should be neat and meet all the specifications of the judges.
