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Joinery
Cutting and joining interior and exterior items, from windows and stairs, to bookshelves and tables, for both commercial and residential projects.
Joinery could be for you if you like:
- Being creative
- Craftsmanship
- Making things
- Using tools
- Working as a team
More about Joinery
Working from drawings, the joiner’s task is to measure and cut joints then assemble, install, and finish to a high standard.
They are mostly workshop based, but some projects will take place on building sites or in the homes of customers.
Joinery is closely associated with cabinetmaking and carpentry, and other areas of the construction industry.
Recent medallists in Joinery
WorldSkills Lyon 2024
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Bolin Huang
China
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Felix Wilhelm
Germany
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Harry Scolding
United Kingdom
Silver
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