How to become a Joiner in Australia: careers in building and construction

In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

  • Task Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Tasks:

    • Study architectural blueprints and provide advice on specifications
    • Provide specialist advice on appropriate material
    • Liaise with clients and other contractors
    • Cut, assemble and erect materials
    • Repair existing structures such as roof constructions or flooring.
  • Skills Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Skills/attributes
    • Eye for detail
    • Analytical and mathematical mind
    • Knowledge of different building materials
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to put up with the physical demands of the job
    • Able to interpret and understand architectural designs
  • Specialisations Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building inspector

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Educator

    If you enjoy helping others grow and want to pass on your knowledge, you would benefit from becoming a VET or TAFE lecturer. You will need to further develop your teaching skills and use your past knowledge and experience to pass on your technical expertise.

    Construction manager

    A construction manager works alongside other project managers to ensure the building process is happening on time and under budget. A construction manager talks to their employees and anticipates any issues or delays and takes steps to rectify, using their excellent organisational skills.

    Quantity surveyor

    A quantity surveyor, much like the title suggests, tracks the quantities and costs of contracted work. You will work closely in budget management, tracking real-time spend against budget projections as well as overseeing risk management and other administrative duties involved in construction.

    Inventory officer

    A lot of ex-carpenters or joiners take up work as an inventory officer, as they have a sound, all-round knowledge on construction materials and what is needed for different jobs. You will communicate with project managers and builders, ordering different types and amounts for the materials required for the work.

  • Pathways Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

    Building and Construction Industry Resources

    In construction and carpentry, employment opportunities have been steadily rising over the past five years and are expected to strongly increase with 50,000 new jobs being created from 2014 to 2019.

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