What will you do?
Working as a carpenter or restoration carpenter, you set up the site, mark out and dimension the components, assemble the frame and mount the truss, adjusting any deviations in the structure. You keep your site tidy and follow the safety rules and environmental standards. In Belgium this role sits in the assembly of timber and metal structures, so precise woodworking, an eye for measurement and comfort working at height matter every day.
- Set up the site and prepare the work
- Mark out reference points and dimension the components
- Assemble the frame and mount the roof truss
- Adjust deviations in the structure
- Make and assemble timberwork parts in the workshop
- Clear the site and work safely and cleanly
Skills to develop
- Precise woodworking and an eye for measurement
- Reading construction and truss drawings
- Comfort working at height on roofs
- Skill with hand and woodworking machines
Your foundation for this occupation
Read roof shapes, sections and timber joints on drawings. Understand how loads pass through trusses, purlins and bearings.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Make practice joints and set out a simple roof section under supervision. Check dimensions before cutting or assembling components.
Check your work
Compare positions, fixings and supports with the construction plan. Coordinate assembly and temporary stability with site management.
How can you grow?
Specialise in renovation, complex roofs or prefabricated trusses before progressing to erection supervision.
Frequently asked questions
Can you modify a beam to create an opening?
A roof beam may be load-bearing. Have the alteration assessed and only use a revised solution after approval.