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22. juni 2011

The Tømrer and Snedker Profession

Every other country, regardless of where it is located on the globe or the kind of woodwork it is home to, will require carpenters and joiners. That much, at least, is a certainty. However, because of the vast cultural differences, the entry into this trade may be anything ranging from long to short; from extremely structured to very informal.

In several European countries, especially ones such as Germany, would be tømrer need to complete a full three year long apprenticeship, after which he or she is conferred the title of a ‘Journeyman Carpenter’. This interesting term owes its origin during the period when a Tømrer, after completing the apprenticeship, were required to journey to another part of the country so as to assimilate the techniques used there, before settling down closer to home.

After successfully completing a few years as a Journeyman Carpenter, he/she may decide to pursue higher studies so as to become what is called a ‘Master Carpenter’. Sometimes, however, the term is simply used to describe a highly experienced or skilled carpenter, rather than a title earned after formal training.

In countries such as Canada, different sets of rules exist for each different province or district, at least so far as formal woodworking training goes.

Depending on how long the apprenticeship is for, a Snedker may earn the right to work full time as a carpenter, or be limited to only a few specific avenues.

Additionally, a ‘Red Seal’ certification exists; based on which an individual is conferred the right to work from any province in Canada. Of course, earning the Red Seal certificate is hardly an easy task, and consists of several additional tests a candidate needs to take.

Often, formally trained Tømrer will branch out into related fields such as frame working, bench joinery and the like.