1. All About Construction Carpenters Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency Career Information

2. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 2 Tools They Use: Ladders Levels Power Sanders Power Saws Squares

3. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 3 Tools They Use: Accounting Software Office Suite Software Project Management Software Web Page Creation and Managing Software Word Processing Software

4. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 4 Working Conditions : Can be strenuous Prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling Outside or Inside Can be noisy Standard 40 hours per week, can be longer during busy periods

5. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 5 Who They Work For : Manufacturing firms Government agencies Retail establishments Other industries Self-Employed

6. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 6 Training Required : Training in vocational schools 3 to 4 years apprenticeship 3 to 4 years related on-the-job experience Associate's degree Bachelor's degree

7. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 7 Skills Needed : Math Time Management Listening Critical Thinking Decision Making Visualization Coordination Deductive Reasoning

8. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 8 Knowledge Areas : Building and Construction Production and Processing Math Design Engineering and Technology Mechanical Public Safety and Security Law and Government

9. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 9 What They Do: Help build houses and other buildings Install kitchen cabinets Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials

10. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 10 Income: Median earnings General Carpenters - $17.57/hour ($35,140/year) Residential - $17.39/hour ($34,780/year) Structure/Exterior - $17.03/hour ($34,060/year) Nonresidential - $15.12/hour ($30,240/year) Building finishing - $13.76/hour ($27,520/year) Employment services - $10.88/hour ($21,760/year)