O*NET-SOC 47-3012.00

Helpers--Carpenters

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2013
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.007/2013
Coordination2.B.1.b3.007/2013
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.007/2013
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.007/2013
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.007/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3807/2013
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2507/2013
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.2507/2013
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.1207/2013
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.1207/2013
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.1207/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.Core6007/2013
Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.Core6007/2013
Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.Core5807/2013
Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.Core6007/2013
Drill holes in timbers or lumber.Core5807/2013

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9511/2023
Conventional3.5411/2023
Social2.0611/2023
Enterprising1.6711/2023
Artistic1.3511/2023
Investigative1.2611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.