Bench Joinery – Advanced Apprenticeship

This Advanced Apprenticeship in Bench Joinery offers a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to further develop their career as a joiner.

Course Information

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Course Type Apprenticeship
Subject Area Construction and Trades
Qualification Apprenticeship
Study Mode: Full Time Only
Course Level Level 3
Location Construction Centre
Course Length Up to 12 months

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Overview

A Level 3 Bench Joinery Apprentice will further develop their skills as a joiner. You will be offered a more practical approach and a solid platform to allow you to increase your skills with a variety of different materials and techniques.

Topics include:

Manufacturing complex shaped products
Learning how to produce and set out details for routine products
Developing skills in marking out cutting details for routine products and then manufacturing these products
Correctly setup and use fixed or transportable machinery
Producing CAD setting out details
Develop and maintain good working relationships
Ensure safe working practices
Learn about BIM modelling

You will achieve:

NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Bench Joinery – Architectural Joinery
End Point Assessment
If required: Functional Skills (English, Maths) Level 2

Next steps… Some Apprentices go straight into employment, working in a construction company, for a subcontractor, or as a self-employed trader.

Entry Requirements

You must have completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Bench Joinery.

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide you ideally need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support in order to help you achieve the functional skills element or GCSE requirements of the Apprenticeship. Support can be delivered either prior to your Apprenticeship via a traineeship or during the delivery of your programme.

Facilities

Trade specific classroom
Fully equipped wood machine shop
Practical bench and site workshops
Learning resource centre
Refectory

Additional Costs

You will need safety boots, overalls and recommended text books.

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What our students think?

I would highly recommend any business to take on an apprentice to benefit future generations. As a former apprentice, I really value the apprenticeship scheme and recognise the importance of offering real life, hands on experiences for new apprentices. I have employed two apprentices who have both been very hard working and dedicated to the... Read more >

Carl Leat

Business Owner at Devon Bricklaying

“My Grandad was a carpenter and so from a young age I have always wanted to be a carpenter too. I thought doing an apprenticeship was the best way to get into the trade. If you prefer to be hands on then this course, or any construction course, is perfect, as you are active all... Read more >