Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

Students spend a significant amount of time developing practical carpentry and joinery skills in our workshops, alongside the theory needed to understand the trade. They learn how to use hand and power tools safely, work accurately from drawings and measurements, and complete practical projects. The course also develops the behaviours, confidence and employability skills expected in the construction industry.

On this course you will:

• Install building components including door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joists and coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases
• Install doors, mouldings, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components
• Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their End Point Assessment (EPA):

• Install building components including door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joists and coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases
• Install doors, mouldings, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components
• Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components

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

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. An interest in the industry is essential. You will need to complete the Level 2 Architectural Joinery Apprenticeship before progressing to the Level 3 Advanced Architectural Joinery Apprenticeship.

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