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Skilled & Creative
Carpenter
Build what a design only imagined
€30k–€60k (higher self-employed / specialised) Demand: Medium
What the work is really like
Carpenters build and shape wood structures — from framing houses to fine furniture. A trade that rewards precision and, at its best, real craftsmanship.
1Framing a wall to exact measurements
2Fixing a joint that isn't quite square
3Building a custom piece a client will keep for years
4Reading a blueprint and translating it into cuts
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Skills to develop
Woodworking
Blueprint reading
Measuring & precision
Tool operation
Safety practices
Basic business sense
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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