Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: Part One: Basic Skills
• Method 2 of 5: Part Two: Get Professional Training
• Method 3 of 5: Part Three: Become a Student
• Method 4 of 5: Part Four: Other Ways to Become a Carpenter Joiner
• Method 5 of 5: Part Five: Jobs for Carpenter Joinery
• Tips

Carpentry is one of the oldest professions in the world. For hundreds of years, people (carpenters) have built awe-inspiring structures out of logs, as well as functional and beautiful pieces of furniture (joiners). Follow the instructions detailed in this article to get you started on the carpentry journey.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Part One: Basic Skills

1. 1 What does a carpenter do? A carpenter is someone who works with wood (builds, fixes elements made of wood). Moreover, these are people who have a passion for things made of wood and are masters of their craft. Joiners install wood structures such as stairs and door frames, can install a wardrobe, and can build and repair furniture such as wooden tables and chairs.
2. 2 Get ready physically. This is a profession that requires hard physical work. You can stay on your feet for most of the day doing vigorous physical activity. You must have good coordination and a good sense of balance.
   • You should be able to lift heavy things and have good coordination. Carpenter carpenters use tools that require care to avoid injury and damage to the wood.
3. 3 Explore your educational strengths. Carpenter carpenters should be able to solve math problems with ease. They should also have good oral communication skills. A good understanding of physical processes is also helpful. A successful carpenter can see the big picture, not just be able to solve a narrowly posed problem. Other key characteristics of a carpenter joiner include:
   • Attention to detail. One of the most important tasks of the carpentry (joinery) craft is making accurate measurements and precise manufacturing of wooden parts. The quality of the entire building can suffer if the staircase does not fit. Carpenter carpenters also need to be able to see the problems of timber structures.
   • Ability to solve problems. The carpenter will face many challenges while working. The board may break or the tool may be broken. He must be able to recognize the problem and come up with a quick and effective solution.
4. 4 Learn the basic tools used by a carpenter carpenter. There are hundreds of tools that a carpenter carpenter uses, but there are basic tools that every aspiring carpenter should be familiar with. These include::
   • A hammer. Hammering and pulling nails is a big part of a carpenter's job. The hammer and nails are a key part of any carpentry project.
   • Roulette. Taking accurate measurements is one of the most important parts of a carpenter's job. If even one measurement is not taken correctly, the entire project can fail.
   • Saw (Circular Saw). There will be no carpentry without a saw. There are many different types of saws. The most common is a multi-purpose saw. Get started with a utility saw as an aspiring carpenter joinery.
   • Marking tools. The term is actually just a pretty name for a pen or pencil. After you have taken the measurement, you need to mark (with a pencil, nail, etc.) where to cut.
   • Spirit level. Levels are the key to symmetry, straight lines, and precision. If you place a spirit level on the board that you are going to nail to the wall, it will tell you if the board is strictly horizontal.

Method 2 of 5: Part Two: Get Professional Training

1. 1 See if your school offers carpentry lessons. High schools often offer lessons that teach you how to safely work with carpentry tools, saws, drills, and more. Teach you the basics of carpentry and gain some experience.
   • If you have already been taught in class at your school, ask the teacher if you could be a teacher's assistant. You will help maintain documents, make projects, in addition, you will have access to tools in the workshop and will be able to work on your own projects in your spare time.
   • Find out if there are courses in construction skills. While it may not seem like the most direct route to becoming a carpenter, these courses will teach you the basics of construction work and also allow you to develop your imagination.
2. 2 Talk to someone about existing training programs. Talk to your school counselor about training programs. Most likely, he or she will be able to help you find career training opportunities in your city or area. Some educational institutions offer training in construction professions.
3. 3 Find out who offers beginner carpentry courses in your city. Some cities have community centers that will direct you to free or inexpensive carpentry training courses. If there are no such courses, talk to the person responsible for creating the courses and ask if there will be such courses in the future.
   • Alternatively, you can search the Internet to find out if there are carpenter joiners in your area who are teaching seminars or any classes you might be taking.
4. 4 Join a group of volunteers who will help you gain experience. Volunteer programs allow volunteers to gain hands-on experience in building construction.

Method 3 of 5: Part Three: Become a Student

1. 1 Find out about the opportunity to become a student. Most carpenter joiners begin their training as apprentices. These apprenticeships last three to four years and include approximately 140 hours of paid technical training and 2000 hours of on-the-job training.
   • Technical training includes teaching the basics of carpentry and carpentry, how to read blueprints, government standards, safety regulations, and the mathematics required to become a qualified carpenter.
   • Some students also receive special training. It includes the rules for performing: rigging work, scaffolding work, concrete work, etc.
2. 2 To become a disciple, you must meet a number of requirements. These include::
   • Secondary education certificate.
   • Be over 18 years of age.
   • Be a citizen of a given country.
   • Take a drug test.
   • Be able to do hard physical work.
3. 3 How to find training opportunities. Look for apprenticeship programs offered by professional building contractors. There are also quite a few contractor associations and unions that sponsor apprenticeships. Look online for more information.
   • Look locally. Another option is to try to find a carpenter in your area who can take you as an apprentice. Look for carpenters, contractors, construction companies, shipbuilders, etc. that may be looking for apprentices.

Method 4 of 5: Part Four: Other Ways to Become a Carpenter Joiner

1. 1 Become a workplace helper. If you are unable to participate in an apprenticeship program, look for opportunities to become a workplace helper. As an assistant, you don't need to have a lot of knowledge about carpentry and joinery. You can find such vacancies from advertisements in your newspaper, as well as in the employment office.
   • Working as an assistant does not guarantee a comprehensive carpentry (carpentry) education, it can be an excellent addition to school carpentry lessons. There is also a chance that the company you work for wants to pay for your further education.
2. 2 Register at a specialized carpentry school. There are many schools that specialize in teaching carpentry and help you achieve your mastery. Search for a school in your area or city by running an internet search with the phrase "" your country's name "carpentry schools".
   • There are also vocational schools that offer a variety of programs, including teaching the carpentry profession. Although these schools do not fully focus on joinery, their programs can be of a very high standard.
3. 3 Enroll in carpentry classrooms offered by local universities, if available. These classes are usually part of the curriculum and you will be able to earn a certificate that certifies you as a professional carpenter carpenter. Part of the time in these classes is devoted to studying mathematics and acquiring building skills, as well as general carpentry (carpentry) knowledge. The rest of your time you can work in the workshop or construction, directly honing your skills.

Method 5 of 5: Part Five: Jobs for Carpenter Joinery

1. 1 Find a job in an existing business that requires a carpenter joiner. It can be a construction company or a renovation agency, that is, those who are solving problems with the structural integrity of buildings. The carpenter must know the entire construction process, such specialists often get the job of a foreman or a construction foreman.
2. 2 Create your own business. You might like to create unique wood furniture. Maybe you find that you want to be your own boss. Find out more about starting your own business.
3. 3 Improve your skill level. Sign up for refresher courses periodically to learn about new equipment or construction equipment. You can find such courses at local universities. Equipment manufacturers often offer training as well.
   • Watch for new tools on sale. New tools are constantly being developed to make joinery projects more efficient. Even if your career has taken a different path, you may return to carpentry in the future, so it is important to keep up to date with new tooling. And if you decide to continue carpentry, getting back into this profession will be much easier.

Tips

• Continuously improve your qualifications.
• Many carpenters specialize in one task. If you have multiple areas of expertise, then when the job market gets tough, you may have more opportunities to find a job.