OSCA occupation

372132 Carpenter

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3721 Carpenters and Joiners
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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ANZSCO 331212 Carpenter Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 37 Building Structural Trades Workers
Minor group: 372 Carpenters and Joiners
Unit group: 3721 Carpenters and Joiners

Tasks

Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine carpentry materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
Sets out, constructs and erects wall and ceiling frames, constructs eaves, and erects roof trusses
Constructs and installs structures such as walls, flooring systems, external stairs, panelling and partitions using mechanical fasteners such as nails, screws and brackets
Fits and installs windows and doors into wall frames, and installs associated furnishings such as hinges, handles and locks
Repairs and renovates wooden structures, including by removing and replacing damaged or deteriorated timber
May construct and install formwork for concrete structures

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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code372132 Carpenter	372131 Carpenter and Joiner	372133 Joiner
Official role definition	Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, lightweight steel, wallboard and other materials.	Cuts, shapes, fits and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard, and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings.	Cuts, shapes and fits timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine carpentry materials required, dimensions and installation procedures Sets out, constructs and erects wall and ceiling frames, constructs eaves, and erects roof trusses Constructs and installs structures such as walls, flooring systems, external stairs, panelling and partitions using mechanical fasteners such as nails, screws and brackets Fits and installs windows and doors into wall frames, and installs associated furnishings such as hinges, handles and locks	Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine materials required and dimensions of structures or fixtures Operates woodworking machines to cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fixtures such as cabinets, doors and window frames, and installs them using hand and power tools Constructs and installs stairs, handrails and balustrades Applies finishes such as paint, stain or varnish, and installs hardware such as hinges, locks and handles, on structures and fixtures	Interprets plans, specifications and drawings to determine joinery materials and methods required to meet project specifications Uses hand or power tools and static machines, and programs and operates computer-controlled machinery to produce joinery components Manufactures and assembles joinery components such as multi panelled doors, window sashes and cabinet carcasses Designs, manufactures and finishes wooden stairs, including stair posts, handrails and balustrades

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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