Carpenter (journeyman’s certificate)

Carpentry involves building and mounting various types of wooden constructions. Key tasks include:

• construction and interior works in buildings made of wood, masonry, steel, or concrete
• the production and installation of elements, modules, and furnishings
• log constructions and notching/cogging
• rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings
• layout and construction know-how
• works planning and operations at construction sites

Carpentry demands independent tradesmen who are meticulous, imaginative, creative, and environmentally conscious. You should also be able to work well with others, have good communication skills and a good knowledge of materials, be practical-minded and good with your hands.