Craft Architectural Joinery or Craft Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

This includes two pathways and you will either work on a construction site as an Advanced Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Advanced Architectural Joiner. Advanced Site Carpenters work on building sites in the construction of domestic and commercial properties, preparing and installing complex and bespoke building components. They prepare, construct and erect complex roof structures. Advanced Architectural Joiners are employed in a workshop producing complex building components by setting out, marking out and producing components requiring advanced skilled work including the full range of woodworking machines.  

Advanced Site Carpentry, you will: 

• Install complex and non-standard doors and window frames, shaped door and hatch linings, partitions with openings and changes of direction and staircases with turns 
• Erect inclined roofs with gables, roof verges and eaves, including finishings, joists and roof coverings, dormers, and features 
• Install bespoke wall/ floor units and fitments, panelling and stair components (to staircases with turns)  

Architectural Joinery, you will: 

• Set out and mark out and manufacture a range of complex work tasks for non-standard architectural joinery products, including complex door sets, doors, windows, units and fitments, staircases (straight and with turns) and products with single/double curvature features and veneering 
• Set up and use fixed machinery such as circular saws, planers, thicknessers, bandsaws, morticers, tenoners, spindle moulders, grinders (including tool sharpening), CNC routers and sanders  

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their end point assessment:

• Develop the work programme and schedule
• Interpret technical specifications and ensure compliance with legislation/guidance
• Take a lead when working in a team, especially when complex or non-standard work is involved
• Select the required quantity and quality of resources
• Additional requirements based on which pathway is chosen: Site Carpentry or Joinery

Throughout the course you will be based at the Construction Centre, Falcon House and Future Skills Centre

Next steps: Some Apprentices go into employment as part of a team in a construction company, set up their own company, become a subcontractor or progress onto Higher Education. You could move on to a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship.

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. You must have a Level 2 Qualification in Site Carpentry/Joinery. It is expected that anyone starting this Apprenticeship will have already achieved the corresponding Level 2 Apprenticeship standard in Carpentry or Joinery.

You will study at our Construction Centre, with access to:

• Trade specific classroom
• Fully equipped wood machine shop
• Practical bench and site workshops
• Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
• Cafe

You will need safety boots, work trousers and recommended text books.