Hard Skills
AdvancedRough Carpentry and FramingThe ability to interpret blueprints and construct the structural skeleton of buildings, including floors, walls, and roof systems using timber and engineered wood.
IntermediateBlueprint Reading and Technical DrawingInterpreting architectural and engineering drawings to determine project dimensions, material requirements, and placement of structures.
IntermediateConcrete and Masonry OperationsSkills in mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete foundations, slabs, and walls, as well as basic brick and block laying.
IntermediateSite Layout and SurveyingThe use of transit levels, total stations, and measuring tools to establish building footprints, elevations, and property lines.
IntermediateMaterial Estimation and ProcurementCalculating quantities of lumber, hardware, and supplies needed for specific tasks and coordinating with supply chains for delivery.
ExpertExpedient Construction in Field ConditionsAdapting standard carpentry techniques to build functional structures quickly using limited resources in high-pressure or hostile environments.
ExpertWorkplace Health and Safety (WHMIS & Fall Protection)Strict adherence to safety regulations, including hazardous material handling and working at heights in accordance with military and federal standards.