Carpentry Apprentice – 1st and 2nd Year

Classic Touch Carpentry are currently looking for 1st and 2nd year Carpentry Apprentices to join our busy team. Mature aged applicants are encouraged to apply.

Classic Touch Carpentry is a carpentry and building business located in Queanbeyan, NSW (bordering Canberra, ACT) who offer residential and commercial carpentry and residential building services across Canberra, ACT and Queanbeyan, NSW.

As a Carpentry Apprentice you will support qualified tradesman on-site while undertaking formal training to become a qualified carpenter. You will be required to assist with a wide range of carpentry tasks and develop safe and efficient work practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist qualified carpenters with day-to-day carpentry tasks
• Learn to use hand and power tools safely and correctly
• Carry, lift and position materials and equipment under supervision
• Keep job sites clean, tidy and well-organised
• Attend and participate in CIT classes
• Follow instructions and work under supervision while building knowledge and skills
• Actively retain and apply skills, knowledge and practices gained through technical training (CIT) and on-site instruction.
• Take initiative to review notes, ask questions and seek clarification where required to ensure learning is understood and applied effectively.
• Assist in measuring, cutting and assembling timber/metal and building materials
• Maintain tools and report any faults or issues promptly
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings

Skills and Qualifications

• Active enrolment in Certificate III in Carpentry through CIT
• Current White Card, Asbestos Awareness and Silica Safety certifications
• Strong communication skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team

Expectations

• Reliability and willingness to learn
• Be coachable: listen carefully, ask questions and be open to feedback
• Take initiative when appropriate and stay productive on-site
• Represent the company professionally on all sites and with clients