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Trades & Construction

How to become a Carpenter

From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
2–4 years
Typical pay
$44k–$62k
Starting from
No experience
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The steps

  1. 1

    Start as a labourer or helper

    Framing crews hire with no experience and teach on site.

    3–12 months

    Course that covers thisWoodworking & Carpentry Masterclass: Beginner To AdvancedUdemy · around $19.99 →
  2. 2

    Learn to read plans

    The difference between carrying material and running a section.

    Course that covers thisBlueprint Reading for Welders Basic Lines, Views and SymbolsUdemy · around $49.99 →
  3. 3

    Get OSHA 10

    Required on most commercial sites before you set foot on them.

    OSHA 10

    Course that covers thisOSHA 30-Hour Construction Practice Test 2026Udemy · around $19.99 →
  4. 4

    Work toward journeyman

    Formal apprenticeships run about four years; many carpenters move up informally.

    2–4 years

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