ISCO 08 Code  7115     Carpenters and joiners

Lead Statement
Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble, erect, maintain and repair various types of wooden structures and fittings.

Task statement
Tasks include:

• making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork at a work-bench and on a construction site;
• constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden structures on building sites;
• fitting, assembling and altering internal and external fixtures of buildings, such as walls, doors, door and window frames, facings and panelling;
• making, repairing and fitting scenic equipment for theatrical performances, motion picture or television productions;
• constructing, assembling, altering and repairing wooden fixtures and fittings in train coaches, aircraft, ships, boats, floats, and other vehicles;
• performing related tasks;
• supervising other workers.

Included occupations
Examples of the occupations classified here:

• Carpenter
• Finish Carpenter
• Framer
• Joiner
• Shipwright, wood

Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

• Cabinet-maker – 7422
• Wheel-wright – 7422

Notes
(NCvB; Mei 2010)