01634 402020

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 01634 402020

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Course Description

This carpentry and joinery apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to learn carpentry skills, earn a wage, and gain valuable work experience in the industry. You will be employed by a carpenter or building contractor and work alongside an experienced tradesperson to develop and practise your skills.

During the 24 months duration of the course the apprentice, employer and college will work together to ensure that the apprentice is demonstrating the required Knowledge Skills and Behaviours (KSB) Before taking their final assessments

Apprentices will cover the following topics training topics:

  • Health and safety
  • Principles of construction
  • First fix
  • Second Fix
  • Structural Carcassing
  • Maintenance
  • Power tools

    The End Point Assessment consists of three separate tests:
  • Multiple Choice Knowledge test
  • Professional discussion
  • Practical test

    In addition the apprentice will be required to produce a portfolio of work based evidence and this will be used for the professional discussion and must be working towards level 2 in Maths and English.


Other Important Information

> Some training will take place at College, where you will develop your knowledge within our well-equipped workshops and theory sessions
> Working with tutors, you will be given demonstrations and the opportunities to build on your practical skills
> You will need to provide your own personal protective equipment at College to study Site Carpentry
> The end-point assessment consists of two key elements. The knowledge assessment consists of 40 questions designed to assess your understanding of the specific knowledge and behavioural requirements, while the practical assessment is a skills test.

Future Prospects

Achievement of the Level 2 site Carpentry will enable the apprentice to work as a qualified carpenter or progression onto a level 3 Advanced Site Carpentry apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

> Employment within the sector with a contract of employment for at least 30 hours per week
> 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at minimum grade D or 3 and above (Candidates who completed study overseas and are now working in the UK may also be eligible. Please contact us to discuss your application.)
> Satisfactory completion of the college initial assessment

Plus
> A satisfactory college interview