What does progression look like within Taylor Carpentry Holdings and as Carpenter?
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SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship
Entry Level
Secondary school students (Years 10-12), generally on site one day a week. Completion of SBAT awards studentsCertificate I or II in Construction.
Qualifications Acquired: White card, Cert I or II in Construction awarded by TAFE
The main roles of an SBAT on a construction site are to assist qualified tradespeople, learn practical skills safely, and complete supervised tasks while gaining experience toward their qualification.
Growth Tip: Taylor Carpentry have taken on a large number of SBAT students over the years and many progress into a full time apprentice roles after the conclusion of high school. The trick is to demonstrate a keen enthusiasm to learn on site, prove you can work hard and respect the chain of command.
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Apprenticeships
Entry Level
Apprentices undertake Certificate III in Carpentry which is conducted on and off site over 4 years with a certified builder/carpentry company and TAFE (Technical and Further Education). Apprentices typically do four days on site and 1 day at TAFE per week.
Qualifications Acquired: CPC30220 Cert III in Carpentry (free TAFE course in NSW)
1st Year Apprentice:
2nd Year Apprentice:
3rd Year Apprentice:
4th Year Apprentice:
Growth Tip: Taylor Carpentry pride themselves in being a supportive employer, at the end of your apprenticeship
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Qualified Carpenter
Medium Level
Completed Certificate III in Carpentry and recognised as a qualified tradesperson. Works independently, ensures compliance with plans and standards, and mentors apprentices and SBATs within the organisation.
Qualified tradesperson – independent trade work (e.g., full carpentry jobs on residential/commercial sites). Shift to autonomous technical execution.
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Leading Hand / Senior Carpenter
Medium Level
Recognised for strong leadership and carpentry skills; responsible for allocating daily tasks, quality control, and acting as the first point of contact for site issues.
Growth Tip:At this stage you have acquired a high level of physical carpentry skills. Therefore this career progression typically requires developing soft skills, obtaining further qualifications, and shifting focus from building to administration. You have to show a shift in mindset to a 'big picture' thinking. If you need assistance in learning soft skills ask the current supervisor or director how to be more involved in these elements.
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Site Supervisor / Foreman
High Level
They are an experienced tradesperson promoted through demonstrated leadership, technical expertise, and safety knowledge. They manage daily site operations, coordinate trades, enforce WHS and quality standards, and act as the key link between the site and project management.
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Licensed Builder
High Level
Certificate IV or Diploma in Building & Construction, state based builders licence. Legally responsible for work conducted on the site including all construction, compliance, insurance, approvals and signing everything off.
Often requires a diploma or degree alongside extensive industry experience. They control budgets, schedule, contracts, materials, labour and is the first point of call for clients
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Director / Owner
Also has a builder's licence, a registered business with ASIC and extensive industry experience. Responsible for growth, strategy, contracts, tendering, legal and financial attributes of the organisation. Makes the final call.
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Estimator / Client / Finance & Operations / Human Resources / Legal Aid / Administration / IT support
Behind the scenes there are a lot of pivotal roles that are vital to the operations of an organisation. They all feed information into the higher levels of the on ground leadership team to help everything run smoothly. In some cases carpenters may take on some of these additional roles as part of their agreement with the director. For example a carpenter may also assist in estimating new works.
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What does progression look like within Taylor Carpentry Holdings and as Carpenter?