Some people might think the work of a carpenter is a dying trade in this modern world. They’d be wrong, of course, because carpenters have always been in demand and always will be. Employment opportunities open to carpenters have always been and always will be many and varied. So if you’re interested in a career that’s had a long history and will have a great future, the best way to get trained is with an apprenticeship in carpentry.

Apprenticeships in carpentry will give you the grounding, key skills and qualifications necessary to become a carpentry tradesman or woman so that you can join the diverse sector. To give you an idea of how diverse the sector is, here’s a look at some of the career options available to qualified carpenters.

An apprenticeship in carpentry is the ideal start for a career in shop-fitting. You’d be creating shop layouts, including doors, counters, steps and all kind of decorative features – as well as everything else the designer has planned for a new store. You’ll need great attention to detail, especially when it comes to measurements, because everything has to fit perfectly to make the most of available space on the shop floor.

Or perhaps you’re looking for a more glamorous career – an apprenticeship in carpentry could see you working as a set craft joiner for television or film studios. Remember that fight scene in “Inception”, where gravity appears to be suspended in the hotel corridor? This was done with a huge rig designed to look like a hotel corridor, which required a great deal of carpentry work to make it look realistic. As a set joiner or carpenter, you could find yourself working on projects like this or even more amazing ones in future.

If you’re thinking of a more traditional career after your apprenticeship in carpentry, you could consider bench joinery. You’d be designing, crafting and assembling doors and window frames and all kinds of other fixtures. Normally, you’d be working in a workshop or on a building site, but many bench joiners today are working in sports venues all over the country, making them ready for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games. Whatever your skill level, job or role company you’re working for, you can expect a starting salary between 12,000 and 20,000.

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