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Rough Carpenters

SOC 47-2031.02

Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Speaking

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Coordination

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Operation Monitoring

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Building and Construction

4.3

Mathematics

3.9

Design

3.7

Mechanical

3.6

Administration and Management

3.5

English Language

3.4

Production and Processing

3.2

Education and Training

3.1

Key Tasks

1Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.

2Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.

3Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.

4Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.

5Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.

Also Known As

Apprentice Carpenter Bracer Braddisher Brattice Builder Bridge Carpenter Bridge Mechanic Bridge Repair Crew Person Carpenter Carpenter Foreman Closet Builder