Title: Identify the responsibilities and personal characteristics of a professional carpenter.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Focusing on the Carpentry Profession

Identification should include responsibilities, such as

- having the skills to use current materials, tools, and equipment effectively, and efficiently adjusting methods to meet the needs of each situation
- training to remain current with new materials and equipment
- adhering to all safety standards.

Identification should also include characteristics, such as

- honesty
- loyalty
- commitment to excellence
- leadership
- fairness
- respect for rules and regulations
- integrity
- willingness to accept responsibility
- flexibility
- adaptability
- respect for self and others
- willingness to accept criticism and to learn from failure
- cooperation
- positive attitude
- politeness
- punctuality.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the responsibilities of the general contractor on the job site?
- What are the responsibilities of a carpenter on the job site?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module One (27101-13): Orientation to the Trade

Module One (27101-13) reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00108-15 Basic Employability Skills

Module Eight (00108-15) provides trainees with guidance related to finding and securing a position in the construction trades. In addition, guidance in the areas of problem-solving and effective interaction with others is offered to help ensure their success in the construction trades.