Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery
• NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations
• Diploma in Site Carpentry (Technical Certificate)
• Functional Skills Application of Number Level 1
• Functional Skills Communication Level 1
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Units covered Mandatory units include:

• Install first fixing components (installing windows, doorframes, linings, floorboards, erecting partitions, plasterboarding and joinery tasks prior to plasterwork except structural components)
• Install second fix components (installing kitchens, boxing in pipes, hanging doors, cutting and fitting skirting and architraves)
• Stack and store resources
• Conform to workplace safety
• Conform to efficient working practices

Optional units include

• Erecting structural carcassing components. (erecting pitched and flat roofs, laying floor joists)
• Maintain non structural carpentry in the workplace (carrying out repairs to joinery)
• Set up and use circular saws in the workplace

Entry requirements Although there are no formal entry requirements, all learners must have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification. All learners entering the Apprenticeship programme will undertake an initial assessment. Who is it for? The Apprenticeship is aimed at learners who are first time entrants into the construction industry who are carrying out joinery tasks on a regular basis. CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-23

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 24 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 24 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme.

Duration 24 months Start date Usually September each year but Learners may start a Diploma at any time by agreement between Total People and employer. Assessment method A full NVQ Diploma portfolio covering all necessary units will be completed in the workplace through a variety of assessment methods including:

• Direct observation of the learner carrying out tasks
• Witness testimonies
• Photographic evidence
• Written observations

Personal qualities The learner should be physically fit, able to work outside and have basic communication and numerical skills. Further progression

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery