Carpenters are a vital part of the construction industry and work with wood on building projects or in workshops.

They cut, fit and assemble wood for building frameworks, doors, windows, flooring, stairs and panelling amongst other things on both commercial and residential projects.

Carpenters are one of the most likely sectors within the construction industry to be self employed.

It is a skilled job requiring attention to detail and patience, often involving larger, more structural projects than cabinetmaking and joinery.

Some monumental wood buildings from the 7^th century still stand in Japan, a country renowned for its beautiful carpentry.

Fast Facts

The name FESTOOL is made up from ‘Fezer and Stoll’ who started the company in 1925.
Source: FESTOOL

Featured Competitor

Erich Gruber

Nation: South Tyrol, Italy
Competition: 2009
Skill: Carpentry

What are you looking forward to about WorldSkills?

I am looking forward to WorldSkills Calgary 2009 because it will be an interesting experience. I will meet new people and learn about other countries.

Results

Gold Medal	Silver Medal	Bronze Medal
Sang Hyen Kim Korea	Flavien Parent France Shota Mori Japan	Philipp Stich Germany