Site Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Carlisle College Carpentry And Joinery 1

Length 24 months
Study College and Workplace Training
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 2 Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard (Site/Architectural)

Levels Explained

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More about the course

The broad purpose of the occupation is working with building materials (most often wood) to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings, and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools, and to the quality specified.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working in a team, under supervision, using machinery and tools to create structures or components from the designs, plans, and specifications of architects and designers that meet the clients’ expectations. On site, these could include roof structures, floors, partitions, and second fix work such as door frames and skirting. As an architectural joiner, they could include doors, windows, and stairs, including all ironmongery.

Entry requirements

Candidates require Level 1 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 3(D) or above)

Other comparable qualification
Employers may set their own additional entry requirements specific to their own organisational needs

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time and therefore we’d recommend contacting us to discuss your circumstances.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery.

What will I learn?

Induction on Health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Developing knowledge and understanding on health & safety and legislation
Developing knowledge and understanding & use of basic Handtools & Power tools
Developing knowledge on Risk Assessments & Method statements
First Aid training
How to use personal protective equipment
Developing knowledge and understanding of how to access site documents, and communication on site.
Developing knowledge and understanding of electrical tools and regulations and storage of equipment.
How to prepare use of store and maintain hand tools including tool limitations and sharpening techniques.
Developing knowledge of manual handling
Characteristics of different types of timber
Learning how to read different types of plans and drawing information
Understanding how to communicate in the workplace
Understand the construction of foundations
Estimating materials
Developing all knowledge and skills aspects of first fix joinery
Develop all knowledge and skills aspects of second-fix joinery
Develop all knowledge and skills aspects of structural carcassing joinery
EPA Preparation for knowledge/practical & professional discussion

How is the course taught?

Group work
Practical training
Theory sessions

How am I assessed?

Progress reviews including employer and College representative
End point assessment
- Knowledge based exam
- Portfolio of evidence
- Professional discussion/interview
- Practical skills test

Where can I progress?

On successful completion of this course, you can become a Site Carpenter or Architectural Joiner, or progress to Level 3.

English and maths

Individuals who have not yet achieved a Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be taught this alongside their course to work towards achieving their Level 2, enabling you to progress your career in the future.

For those who have achieved their Maths & English at Level 2, these skills are embedded within course content.

Apprenticeship pay

Your employer will pay you Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage as a minimum, in line with national minimum wage regulations. Your rate of pay will be agreed with your employer.

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26 January 2024

10th Annual Skills Fayre Attended by 450+ Students

The 10th Annual Skills Fayre was attended by a record number of exhibitors, and Carlisle College played host to the day with 75+ stands.

20 January 2025

Employer Case Study: Long-Standing Partnership with Persimmon Homes

Currently, the national housebuilder has nine apprentices at the college studying both Bricklaying and Joinery, providing an important mix of on-site and classroom learning.