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Carpentry Apprenticeship Training
Carpentry Apprenticeship Training
at ABC Virginia
Washington, D.C. Catalog
Carpenters are one of the most versatile construction occupations, with workers usually doing many different tasks. Carpenters typically do the following:
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding
- Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials
- Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and door frames
- Help erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes
- Inspect and replace damaged frameworks or other structures and fixtures.
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Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
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Hourly Wage
$37,440
$56,350
$94,580
$18
$27.09
$45.47
Admissions
18 years of age or older Employed in the carpentry field Physically able to perform work in the carpentry trade Must be able to read and write in English High school diploma or GED equivalent