Kick off PTS, Schulbuch

72 On the job Woodwork Match the jobs with the definitions. 1 a cooper builds wooden houses, huts, stairs and roof frameworks 2 a wood turner produces wooden vehicles, tools and garden furniture 3 a joiner builds boats out of wood and plastic 4 a ski manufacturer produces skis out of wood, plastic or metal 5 a wainwright 1 produces and repairs wooden barrels 6 a joinery technician produces things out of wood using new technologies 7 a carpenter uses a lathe to create toys, souvenirs and furniture 8 a boatbuilder makes furniture out of wood Carpenter 1 Job A carpenter must … • build wooden houses and huts • build wooden stairs • build roof frameworks • read technical drawings Advantages • you can set up your own business • you are a member of a team • it’s an exciting job • you have the possibility to work abroad Requirements A carpenter should … • not be afraid of heights • be good at technical drawing • be good with his/her hands • have a good physical condition Disadvantages • you have few chances of promotion • you have to stand a lot • the wages are low • you must be patient Additional subjects at school • specialised knowledge • technical drawing • technical seminar and principles of mechanics • workshop Apprenticeships • boatbuilder • carpenter • cooper • joiner • joinery technician • ski manufacturer • wainwright • wood turner Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv