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Job Title – Craftsman

Description

Craftsmanship is a diverse field involving the use of tools to produce goods. A Craftsman performs skilled trade duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and related facilities and systems; perform related work. 

Typical Job Activities

Performs skilled carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing, and finishing of District buildings and facilities
Constructs, installs, maintains and repairs woodwork
Interprets, explains and applies building codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities
Effectively and safely operates a variety of tools and equipment used in the skilled carpentry trade
Interprets shop drawings, sketches and work orders
Uses painting tools and equipment commonly used in the professional painting business
Analyses situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Observes legal and defensive driving techniques
Maintains records and submit in a timely manner
Reads blue prints
Performs heavy physical labour
Plans, organises and schedules work
Performs duties effectively, timely, and without supervision
Understands and follows oral and written directions
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others

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Related Occupations

Cabinetmaker
Carpenter
Sheet metal worker
Welder
Boilermaker
Construction worker

Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate to qualify for a skills certificate
Grade 10 Certificate for apprenticeship training

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Trade Theory, Technical Drawing or Woodwork

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be thorough and responsible
Have a good knowledge of electronics and electricity
Enjoy working with his hands and handling tools
Have technical and practical aptitude
Have mechanical ability
Be in good health and have stamina

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Employment Opportunities 

Low

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

High

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Government departments
Private building contractors
Construction companies
Furniture manufacturers
Self-employment

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Relevant Contact Details

EastCape Training Centre
www.etc.org.za

MSC Artisan Academy
http://mscartisan.co.za/ 

Career Progress and Path

Experience in specific field
Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can work with my hands
I can apply my special skills
I can design new things
I can repair things
I can create new things
I can work for myself