COMMON GROUPS
Skill categories to consider
LayoutHand and power toolsFramingFinish workPlansMaterial estimating
EXAMPLE SKILL TREE
Carpenter
Map the practical work behind carpentry: measurement, materials, safe tool use, plans, installation, and craft quality.
Residential, commercial, finish, framing, and restoration work emphasize different capabilities. Show the projects and methods that match your experience.
YOUR FOUNDATION
Jobsite safety
Measurement and layout
Tools and materials
Framing and installation
Finish quality and handoff
POSSIBLE CREDENTIALS
Credentials may help
- Apprenticeship completion
- Site-safety training
- Manufacturer or equipment training
- Local trade credential where applicable
EVIDENCE IDEAS
Ways to show the work
- Project photos with permission
- Plan or takeoff sample
- Supervisor feedback
- Training record
- Punch-list completion
PROJECT STARTERS
Make a branch tangible
- Create a measured cut list
- Document a build from plan to punch list
- Explain a material or joinery choice
POSSIBLE PROGRESSION
A map can grow with you.
Use progression as a prompt for your next deliberate step. Your path may move sideways, pause, or branch in a different direction.
01Apprentice
02Working carpenter
03Lead carpenter
04Foreperson
05Estimator or contractor
Start with what you already know.
Your professional Build in The Arbor Primus is free. Choose your foundation, grow the branches, and connect the evidence you have permission to share.