Making & trades
How to become a joiner / carpenter
Makes and fits doors, windows, stairs, roofs and kitchens on site or in a workshop.
What the job involves
- Reading drawings and marking out
- Cutting and machining timber
- Fitting on site
- Working to building regulations
Useful school subjects
Practical Woodworking, Design & Manufacture. Higher Maths and English help with most routes.
How to get in
Modern Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery (usually 4 years, paid).
Usually entered through a Modern Apprenticeship or college course: search vacancies on apprenticeships.scot ↗.