Joiner
Measure, construct, install and repair wooden structures and fittings in residential and commercial buildings.
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- What's it like to be a Joiner?
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- Latest Joiner jobs
- Top skills and experience for Joiners
- Joiner role reviews
What's it like to be a Joiner?
Joiners are specialist carpenters who work on a variety of woodwork projects ranging from building furniture and cabinetry through to interior fittings such as windows, doorframes and staircases.
Tasks and duties
- Interpreting architectural drawings and planning materials to be used.
- Cutting and constructing materials.
- Erecting structures.
- Repairing existing fittings.
- Consulting with project managers and clients.
How to become a Joiner
Most Joiners hold a trade qualification, often completed as part of an apprenticeship. Entry requirements can vary, but completion of Year 10 is generally required.
- Complete a Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31920) or Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) as part of an apprenticeship. This usually takes between three and four years to complete.
- A White Card is required to work on construction sites in Australia. This can be obtained by completing construction induction training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You will need to provide the trainer with 100 points of ID and pay the fee (set independently by each RTO).
- Apply for a Certificate of Completion. This nationally recognised accreditation shows that you have completed your training and are ready to start working in the carpentry industry.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Joiner employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Joinery
Cabinet Making
Technical Drawing
Installation
Shopfitting
Construction Induction White Card
Using Hand Tools
Microsoft Windows
CNC
Thoroughness
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Latest Joiner reviews
Apr 2024
I finished my junior classes in 2006 , that's when I started working in this job update .I can do everything as long as it's timber or lumber commercial, exterior, interior and all all fittings and assembling of furniture
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate of Carpentry and Joinery (Trade)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good things First of all, this is the best job I like in my life because it gives me to test my creativity it trainned me how to be patient with any kind of harsh conditions. Thi is the only job you sell k...
The challengesCarpentry and joinery is a physical demanding job that requires standing and working on you feet and sometimes knees for long time.
I don't like breaking and dismantling what I have already insta...
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Feb 2025
Dedicated quality enthusiasts
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Shopfitting
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsRewarding achievements when completing works in roles and responsibilities
The challengesNot a lot as everyday is different and completes the role of a qualified tradesman
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