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Renovation & BuildingEntry levelCarpentry

Carpenter Apprentice

Learn framing and finish work under a journeyman while earning a wage.

What you'd actually do

  • Cut and assemble framing members
  • Learn layout and square
  • Handle and protect material
  • Assist with installs and blocking

The facts

Training time
2-4 year apprenticeship
Experience expected
None
Physical demand
high
Room to advance
strong
Path to ownership
low
Level
Entry level

Work environment

Job sites · Indoors · Outdoors · Team-based

Skills

Core to the job

  • Hand & power tools
  • Manual labor
  • Measuring & layout
  • Jobsite safety

Helps you stand out

  • Carpentry
  • Blueprint & plan reading
  • Practical math

Education & credentials

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Apprenticeship or helper position
  • OSHA 10Commonly expected

Licensing rules vary by state, county, and job scope. Always confirm what applies where you plan to work.

Where this leads

Carpenter

Renovation & BuildingSkilled

Framing, structural repair, and rough-in. The most transferable building trade and a common route to contracting.

Training:
2-4 years
Experience:
2-4 years
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