Education

Work setting

Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
Prepare tenders and quotations
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
Instruct apprentices
Supervise other workers
Estimate costs and materials
Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies
Install sheet metal flashings
Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
Repair roofing systems