Entry Level Qualification 

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Career Fields 

Plumber, Fitter, Electrician, Welder & Carpenter

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

About Career 

As a Carpenter, you will construct, assemble, fit, and repair various types of wooden structures such as beds, cabinets, dressing tables, dining tables, reading tables, chairs and sofa sets using different types of timbers, plywood, particle boards, laminates, metal frames, and glass.

As a Carpenter, you may also be involved in the construction of buildings. In this field, you will construct, assemble, fit and repair door and window frames, wooden doors and windows, window or door shutters, interior fixtures, etc. using timbers, plywood, and other materials. You may do similar tasks for various other structures such as ships, motor vehicles, and several types of infrastructure such as a bus shelter, wooden houses, etc. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As a Carpenter, you will:

1. Study sketches, drawing, blue-prints, building plans, 3-D images, samples or prototypes to understand the specifications required for construction and estimate the type and quantity of different materials required.

2. Buy or source the right timber, plywood, particle board, metal frames, laminate, glass and different other types of fixtures required for construction.

3. Draw and mark measurements on timber, plywood and other materials for cutting and preparing different parts for construction and assembly.

4. Saw, chisel or otherwise smoothen the surface of timber and other materials as required.

5. Use chisels, drills and other carpentry tools to make joints and different parts of the finished structure.

6. Assemble various parts and construct the finished structure by using glue, screws, nails, doweling (a type of pin), etc.

7. Fix different types of metal, wooden, glass and other fixtures as well as hinges, rods, etc. on the constructed structures. 

8. Pastes laminate on a wooden surface, polish, and otherwise smoothen or finish surfaces.

9. Construct and fit doorframes, window frames, doors, and windows.

10. Repair various wooden structures such as old cabinets, tables, and beds as well as building parts such as doors and windows.

11. Keep work area clean; keep machines and various tools clean; maintain safety standards at workplaces.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 5 in school – Obtain a training and qualification in Shuttering Carpentry (NSQF Level 3) – Work opportunity

After completing class 5 in school, you need to obtain training and apply for NSQF (National Skill Qualification Framework) Level 3 certification in Shuttering Carpentry from any vocational institution or other similar Institute

Class 5 in school –Obtain a training and an NSQF Level 3 qualification in Shuttering Carpentry - Work for minimum 2 years – Obtain an NSQF Level 4 qualification in Carpenter-Wooden Furniture

After completing Class 5 in school, you need to obtain training and an NSQF Level 3 qualification in Shuttering Carpentry. After which you have to obtain minimum 2 years of work experience as an assistant in furniture making, and then you may apply for NSQF Level 4 Certification in Carpenter-Wooden Furniture from any vocational institute or another similar institute. For this certificate, you need to be 18 years of age.

Class 8 in school – Obtain Certificate/Diploma from ITI in Carpenter trade

After completing class 8 in school, you can apply for Certificate/Diploma in Carpenter Trade from any ITI (Industrial Training Institute) or vocational institution or other similar Institute. This course is usually of 1 year of duration (two semesters each of six months of duration)

Class 8 - Apply for Carpentry Course from NIOS or other vocational institution

After completing class 8 in school, you can enroll for 1-year Carpentry course from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) or other vocational institution.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – Complete a training program in Carpenter (Engineering) trade under the Craftsmen Training Scheme of Government of India

After completing class 10, you need to complete NSQF Level 4 Certification in Carpenter trade under the Craftsmen Training Scheme of Government of India from any vocational institute or another similar institute. This course is of 1 year of duration (two semesters each of six months duration)

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After Class 5 in school

You can take training in Carpenter trade and obtain an NSQF (National Skill Qualification Framework) qualification Level 3 certification then you 2 years of work experience you can obtain an NSQF Level 4 Certification in Carpenter-Wooden Furniture

After Class 8 in school

You can take training in Carpenter trade in an ITI or from a vocational institute or you can study the course in Carpentry from NIOS.

After Class 10 with any subjects

You can take training in Carpenter (Engineering) trade from a vocational training institute under the Craftsmen Training Scheme of Government of India.

Compentencies Required

1. You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment.

2. You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done.

3. Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

4. Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

5. Physical Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

6. Installation - Skills in fitting and installing equipment, machines, wiring, manufacturing plant, etc. as per specifications.

7. Technical - Skills in using various technologies and technical methods to get things done or solve problems.

8. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

9. You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behavior.

10. You are always practical or in most situations.

11. You always or mostly prefer to stick within a routine or carry out routine and repetitive activities. 

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

Depending upon your training and qualification, at the beginning of your career, you can get a job as:

1. Assistant Shuttering Carpentry (NSQF Level 3)

2. Chargehand or Assistant Carpenter (NSQF Level 4)

3. Apprentice Carpenter (NSQF Level 4)

At the beginning of your career, you will get work opportunities with established carpenters, carpentry contractors, and furniture stores. Carpentry contractors are hired by various individuals, organizations and construction companies.

You may also get a job with State or Central Government departments such as PWD (Public Works Department), Municipal Corporations, Indian Railways, etc.

Career Growth

Career growth opportunities are limited. You only grow with your experience. With 10-12 years or more experience, you may look forward to getting opportunities as Supervisors/Site Supervisors/Master Carpenter, etc.

Salary Offered  

1. At the beginning of your career, you may earn about Rs. 5,000 – 6,000 per month. Remember that most carpenters are paid on a per day basis.

2. With 3-5 years of experience, you may earn about Rs. 8,000-12,000 or even more per month.

3. With 8-10 years of experience, you may earn about Rs. 10,000 – 30,000 or even more per month.

4. In Government jobs, you may look forward to a much higher earning. You will begin with about Rs. 18,000 a month. You will get yearly increments and you may look forward to earning about Rs. 40,000 – 60,000 a month after 15-20 years of experience. 

5. If you are working as an Individual Professional Carpenter, then you can earn around Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 50,000 per project. Also if you start your own Carpentry business then you can earn around Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 80,000 per month.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience 

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience 

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience 

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

1. Assessing and evaluating quality - Assessing and evaluating the quality of materials, processes, products, etc.

2. Estimating quantity, cost, time and resources - Estimating sizes, volumes, distance, and quantity; estimating and determining the time, costs, and resources; estimating materials required to perform a task.

3. Fabricating, assembling, and constructing equipment, devices, and products - Fabricating, assembling, constructing or otherwise manufacturing products, equipment, devices and tools; testing and calibrating products, equipment, devices, tools and systems.

4. Handling and moving objects and materials - Using hands or otherwise use physical strength to handle and move objects and materials; maneuver, install, lift, place, manipulate, etc.

5. Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials - Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials to ascertain quality, performance, defects, causes of errors, etc.

6. Performing physical activities - Performing physical activities that require the use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.