WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Constructs and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, or wallboard and cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• studies drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• orders and selects timbers and materials, and prepares layouts
• cuts materials, and assembles or nails cut and shaped parts
• erects framework and roof framing, lays sub-flooring and floorboards and verifies trueness of structures
• nails fascia panels, sheathes roofs and fits exterior wall cladding, door and window frames
• assembles prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• cuts wood joints
• may construct concrete formwork
• may repair existing fittings
• may work with plastic laminates, perspex or metals

Specialisations:

Shopfitter