Work from blueprints and instructionsGood sense of balancePrepare a layout by measuring, marking, and arranging materialsUse hand and power tools to cut and shape various materialsEye-hand coordinationManual dexterityAble to estimate how long a job should take to complete and its costCarpentry skills and related technical knowledge needed for immediate employment in the carpentry professionSafetyJoin materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives