Helpers--Carpenters Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Helpers--Carpenters

The main tasks and work activities of Helpers--Carpenters are to position structural components, assemble temporary equipment or structures, select construction equipment, select construction materials. In general, for the Helpers--Carpenters, social Perceptiveness, monitoring, critical Thinking, speaking and other 4 skills are required.

Helpers--Carpenters Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Helpers--Carpenters jobs. 53.59% of Helpers--Carpenters have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 3.10% of Helpers--Carpenters have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

25.35%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

53.59%

Post-Secondary Certificate

3.10%

Some College Courses

17.96%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Helpers--Carpenters

Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.
Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.
Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.
Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.
Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.
Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.

Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Thinking CreativelyDeveloping, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Position structural components.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Select construction equipment.
Select construction materials.
Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
Install wooden structural components.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Position construction forms or molds.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Build construction forms or molds.
Finish concrete surfaces.
Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
Install building fixtures.
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Drill holes in construction materials.

Skills and Abilities for Helpers--Carpenters

Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving 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 SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Multilimb CoordinationThe 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.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Depth PerceptionThe ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Adjustable wrenchese.g. Adjustable wrenches
Air compressorse.g. Air compressors
Planese.g. Block planes
Hand or push drille.g. Braces and bits
Broomse.g. Brooms
Wood chiselse.g. Carpenters' chisels
Levelse.g. Carpenters' levels
Caulking gunse.g. Caulking guns
Chalk linese.g. Chalk lines
Power sawse.g. Circular saws
Claw hammere.g. Claw hammers
Squarese.g. Combination squares
Floatse.g. Concrete floats
Concrete vibratorse.g. Concrete vibrators
Caliperse.g. Dial calipers
Utility knivese.g. Drywall knives
Squarese.g. Framing squares
Hand clampse.g. Hand clamps
Sawse.g. Hand saws
Ladderse.g. Ladders

Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
TelecommunicationsKnowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Helpers--Carpenters Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Helpers--Carpenters

Skills and Abilities for Helpers--Carpenters