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Help carpenters by performing basic carpentry duties.

Carpenter Helpers assist carpenters with carpentry duties that require less skill. They may supply materials or tools or clean work areas.

Wages	$19.88 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Building Construction Technology/Technician Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector Building/Property Maintenance Carpentry/Carpenter Construction Trades, General Electrician Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter Plumbing Technology/Plumber
On the Job	Work Activities Apply adhesives to construction materials. Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. Clean equipment or facilities. Compact materials to create level bases. Finish concrete surfaces. Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed. Assemble temporary equipment or structures. Build construction forms or molds. Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. Cut wood components for installation.
Career Pathways	Construction
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