Carpentry and joinery - Site Carpenter
Construction and the built environment
Level 2 -
Using timber products to create and install building components.
Reference: OCC0264B
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5316/02 Carpenters
- 5316/03 Joiners
- 5330/01 Carpenter and joinery supervisors
- 9129/02 Carpenter and joiner assistants
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Employers involved in creating the standard:
Cambridge Regional College, Beal-Homes, Brian Fell (Level) Ltd, British Woodwork Federation, CITB, H&H Joiners and Builders, Houghtons of York, Leeds College of Building (LCB) , Levens, Lignum Associates, North York Moors, York College
Summary
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.
This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner.
A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.
An Architectural Joiner will create building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products, including doors, windows, straight staircases and associated ironmongery.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other construction roles such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for using machinery and tools under supervision to create structures or components from the designs, plans and specifications of architects and designers that meet the clients expectations. On site these could include roof structures, floors, partitions and second fix work such as door frames and skirting. As an architectural joiner, they could include doors, windows and stairs, including ironmongery.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Cambridge Regional College, Beal-Homes, Brian Fell (Level) Ltd, British Woodwork Federation, CITB, H&H Joiners and Builders, Houghtons of York, Leeds College of Building (LCB) , Levens, Lignum Associates, North York Moors, York College
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Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the construction programme to the appropriate person
Duty D2
Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary.
Duty D3
Prepare the work site or workshop ready for the work and select materials and tools appropriate to the project
Duty D4
Use and maintain hand tools and power tools and associated equipment to complete task to industry standards
Duty D5
Collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction roles
Duty D6
Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following good handling practices preventing injury or damage
Duty D7
Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably
Duty D8
Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role
Duty D9
Use the appropriate tools, materials and equipment to carry out first and second fix site carpenter tasks including roofs
Duty D10
Carry out minor repairs or modifications.
Duty D11
Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instructions
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