What is Carpentry and Joinery?
As an apprentice joiner you will receive comprehensive training, in a variety of skills such as manufacturing joinery, general joinery, site joinery and specialist joinery.
The work of a joiner is varied and you could find yourself working for a manufacturing company or joinery firm.
What training will I receive?
The training covers the use of hand tools such as saws, hammers, chisels etc and power tools such as drills, jigsaws etc. You may find that your training as a joiner involves travel to different locations from building sites to domestic homes.
You will be trained in a highly practical job under the guidance of an experienced joiner.
Additional benefits
• All vacancies are jobs from day one
• Your training will lead to a nationally recognised qualification
• You will receive an attractive wage/salary during training
• We have a dedicated team to support you with your literacy and numeracy skills
• We operate an equality and diversity policy
• All employers are appraised for health and safety
• We will visit you regularly during your training
• Your training will be full and varied
What qualifications will I get?
If you are following an Apprenticeship programme you will attend a day release at college with a minimal amount of block release. Dependant on your own abilities/employer's training opportunities, you will follow one of two routes:
1. Apprenticeship:
NVQ level 2 Carpentry and Joinery plus
the Site or Bench Diploma.
Technical Certificate.
Key Skills.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities.
CSCS Health and Safety Test
2. Advanced Apprenticeship:
NVQ level 3 Carpentry and Joinery plus the Advanced Site or Bench Diploma.
Technical Certificate.
Key Skills.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities.
All of our Training Officers are committed to you as the learner, giving you support where you need it most.
Apprenticeships are free for 16 to 18 year olds.
(Scheme Co-ordinator for Carpentry and Joinery: Mike Creary)
