Architectural Joinery or Site Carpentry – Intermediate Apprenticeship
Architectural Joinery or Site Carpentry – Intermediate Apprenticeship
A Site Carpentry Apprentice will use timber products to create and install building components.
- Course Type Apprenticeship
- Subject Area Construction and Trades
- Qualification Apprenticeship
- Study Mode: Full Time Only
- Course Level Level 2
- Location Construction Centre
- Course Length Up to 24 Months.
- Overview
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A Site Carpentry Apprentice will use timber products to create and install building components. You will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components; from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.
Topics include:
- Carry out a range of tasks, including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing
- Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components, roofing, partitions, joisting
- Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment
- Understand why, when and how Health and Safety control equipment should be used when undertaking site carpentry work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Example job roles include: Site Carpenter.
Achieve:
- NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Site Carpentry
- End Point Assessment
- If required: Functional Skills (English, Maths)
Next steps… Some Apprentices go into employment OR progress onto a Level 3 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship.
- Entry Requirements
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Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide you ideally need GCSE grade3 or above in English and Maths and in some cases ICT. 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.
An interest in the industry is essential.
- Facilities
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- Trade specific classroom
- Fully equipped wood machine shop
- Practical bench and site workshops
- Learning resource centre
- Refectory
- Additional Costs
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You will need safety boots, overalls and recommended text books.
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What our students think?
“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 >
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 >
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