Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations: Bench Joinery

School of Architecture, Construction & Built Environment

The Programme

Wood Occupations includes Site Carpentry, Bench Joinery or Wood Machining. An Apprentice will also study for the Construction Diploma Level 2, the CSCS Health and Safety card and the NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Wood Occupations. They may then progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) which will include the Construction Diploma Level 3. The Apprenticeship can be studied through either day or block release. The framework for an Apprentice in Bench Joinery Level 2 includes: The NVQ Diploma L2 (work based), the Diploma in Bench Joinery Level 2 (college based), Functional skills in Maths and English at L1, ERR (Employers Rights and Responsibilities) and PLTS (Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills).

The Programme Content

The framework for an apprentice in Bench Joinery Level 2 includes: The NVQ Diploma L2 (work based), the Diploma in Bench Joinery L2 (college based), Functional skills in Maths and English at L1, ERR (Employers Rights and Responsibilities) and PLTS (Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills).

Entry Requirements

Initial assessment result at Level 1 or GCSE grade C in Maths and English or Level 1 course in Wood Occupations. Candidates must be 16 years of age or over and employed. You will need to take a SLE test during interview which will measure your competence to do an apprenticeship at Level 2.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

Full completion of the qualification will allow you to progress to an apprenticeship at Level 3 in Bench Joinery. You must be employed to be able to complete the NVQ Diploma Level 3.

Length of Study

Two years. You will need to attend college one or two days per week, depending on previous qualifications.