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Carpenter

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Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood,

plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

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Resource Planning and Time Management
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    Tell me how you approach a construction project.

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    Describe the largest project you have built. How long did it take and how much material did you use?

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    What does a typical day as a carpenter look like?

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    Tell me about a time when you had to wait on others before beginning your project.

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    Tell me a time you made a mistake because of poor planning.

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Technical and Math Skills
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    Why did you become a carpenter?

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    What do you like most about being a carpenter?

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    What training have you had?

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    What tools do you use in a typical day?

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    Tell me a time you were able to salvage a project using creative problem solving.

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    Can you describe the most technical construction issue that you solved?

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    What details do you look for when reading blueprints?

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    A right angle triangle contains one angle of 46°; calculate the size of the other small angle.

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    A carpenter cuts three pieces from a 12’ length of 2” x 6”, the lengths of the pieces are 33 3/8”, 56 5/8” and 39 7/8”. What is left over from the full length, if the saw kerf is 1/8” wide?

Teamwork and Communication
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    How do you keep your boss informed of your work?

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    What information is important to share with your supervisor and colleagues?

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    Describe your idea of a great colleague and a terrible colleague.

Safety
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    What safety precautions do you take in your work?

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    How do you ensure you make no mistakes in your carpentry work?

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    How do you keep your work area organized?

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