What is Woodmachining?
As an apprentice woodmachinist you will be following a training programme which offers training in a variety of areas in the wood machining industry. This is a highly skilled job which will involve setting up and operating a wide range of woodworking machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for the basic maintenance of all the machines you have received training on, which will include changing and sharpening cutters, saws and blades. You will be trained to set the machines to fine tolerances.
What training will I receive?
You will learn to set up and operate different machines under the guidance of a skilled and experienced woodmachinist who will give you personal one to one training to ensure that your training is of the safest and highest possible standard.
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 be assessed in the workplace by a qualified Training Officer. An opportunity to attend our Centre of Vocational Excellence in furniture manufacture will be incorporated into your training programme, as required, to further enhance your knowledge and skills. Depending on your abilities/employer's training opportunities, you will follow one of two routes:
1. Apprenticeship:
NVQ level 2 Woodmachining plus Key Skills, Technical Certificates and Employee Rights and Responsibilities.
2. Advanced Apprenticeship:
NVQ level 3 Woodmachining plus Key Skills, Technical Certificates and 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 and 19 to 24 year olds. For those that cannot do an apprenticeship who are 19 years old and over *, you can do an NVQ plus Essential Skill in either literacy or numeracy via our Train 2 Gain scheme.
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS OUT THERE - Apprenticeships are not only free for most of your staff, they are also an excellent motivator for all, and show what type of employer you are, contact us for more information.
* for Train 2 Gain, you must be employed under a contract of employment, do not hold 5 GCSE grades at A-C (CSE grade 1), or an NVQ 2 or equivalent, do not hold an academic qualification at A level or above, not already on a Government funded programme.
(Scheme Co-ordinator for Woodmachining: Russell Large)
