Helper (Carpenter)
Handles and shifts materials, components and equipment for shuttering carpentry, working with timber and plywood and hand tools.
Overview
The main role of a Helper – Shuttering Carpenter is to identify, and take care of handling and shifting of materials, components and equipment. They work with timber/plywood, and have extensive knowledge about hand tools.
Where they work
- Construction agencies
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
- You pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 2 Shuttering Carpentry course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), located in various States/UTs across India
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), located in various States/UTs
- National Academy of Construction (NAC), Hyderabad, Telangana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), located in various States/UTs across India
- Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), located in various States/UTs across India
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Institute of Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Helper Carpenter – Shuttering & Scaffolding
- 2Assistant Shuttering Carpenter/Assistant Scaffolder
- 3Scaffolder/System Shuttering Carpenter/Conventional Shuttering Carpenter/Building Carpenter
- 4Works Supervisor/Construction Contractor
- 5Project Manager
Expected income
₹6,000 – ₹18,000 per month
As printed, this is the salary of a Helper – Shuttering Carpenter. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Assistant Carpenter (Wooden Furniture)
Assists the carpenter in cutting, shaping and assembling furniture parts, and maintains the tools used.
Mason (General)
Performs routine masonry work — bricklaying, plastering and waterproofing — for buildings.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Sandeep Chaurasiya — He was only able to study till the 12th standard, as he had to assist his family to manage expenses. Coming from a family of moderate income, his father worked as construction labour. Sandeep was keen on doing something more than construction, so he chose to assist in shuttering. He learnt how to do that and specialises in shuttering now.
Source: a personal interview, as credited on the printed card — no public page to link to.
This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 933 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3Z6cRCB
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The example from the field is credited to a personal interview, so no link is shown.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.