How Can I Get Deck-Installation Training?

Deck installation is a service that is performed for many homeowners and even some businesses each year. Because many individuals lack the skills and knowledge to install their own decks, this can be a very lucrative business for deck installation professionals. To become a deck installation professional, you will need to get the proper skills, which involves training for a career in carpentry. Once you acquire the skills and knowledge, you can advance in a company or start your own deck-installation company.

Instructions

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  Take appropriate classes in high school to help you with your future training in carpentry. These include mathematics, geometry, physics, general shop and mechanical drawing.
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  Attend a vocational school or trade school once you graduate from high school that offers career path training in carpentry. You might also be able to obtain a degree in this field from a community college.
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  Gain part-time employment as a carpenter's helper who specializes in deck installation. This can help you receive informal training in deck installation, and it can be done while you receive an education in carpentry.
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  Complete a formal apprenticeship in deck installation. Apprenticeships are offered by local deck installation companies and generally last about three to four years. This training will teach you the basics of sketching deck designs, trough framing, the equipment that's needed, various building techniques and finishing the job.

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