This apprenticeship standard is suitable for individuals carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products on a construction site, creating and installing 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.
A Site Carpenter will usually work on a building site, or in a domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities in both new and old buildings. A Site Carpenter would generally liaise with other trades such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management and contractors
Pathway 1:
A Site Carpenter will usually work on a building site, or in a domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.
Pathway 2:
An Architectural Joiner will usually be employed in a workshop producing timber based building components and other architectural products such as doors, windows, units and staircases.
Delivery model and duration: 1 day per week in college Duration: Up to 24 months plus End Point Assessment
Ideal for: • Site Carpenters • Architectural Joiners • Construction workers
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas: • Health and safety • Effective communication • Effective team work • Interpret and follow verbal written work instructions • Calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources
Benefits for learners: • Receive training from experts with years of industry experience • Become occupationally competent • Progress your career in construction
End Point Assessment The End Point Assessment will test the entire Standard, and be undertaken as follows: • Portfolio of Evidence • Synoptic Knowledge Assessment • Synoptic Practical Assessment • Synoptic Interview
Benefits to business: • Trained qualified employees • Improve staff retention and loyalty
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Knowledge
• Understand the principles of health, safety and welfare and how these are applied in the workplace. • Understand how to communicate with others and comply with instructions and directions. • Understand the different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials. • Understand how to interpret and use relevant product information and specifications. • Understand their responsibilities under current employment and safety legislation, such as The Health & Safety at Work Act • Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources. • Understand the needs of other workers and how to work effectively with others. • Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, MDF and other materials.
Skills
Pathway 1: • Carry out a range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing. • Install door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joist coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases. • Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components. • Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components. • Repair or replace frames, mouldings, doors, windows, door and window ironmongery, roofing components, guttering and downpipes and window components. • Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
Pathway 2: • Carry out a range of job tasks including drawing, measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing • Produce setting out details for the manufacture of doors, windows and opening lights, units and stairs • Mark out timber from setting out details for the manufacture of doors, windows and opening lights, units and/or fitments and staircases. • Create, fit and assemble components to manufacture doors, windows with opening lights, units and/or fitments and staircases • Use, maintain and store
Behaviours
• Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation. • Effective team working: work effectively with others with limited supervision. • Independent working: take responsibility for completing their own work. • Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions • Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner. • Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work on schedule. • Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to work instructions
GCSEs in English and maths grade 9 - 3 or A*- D
Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Upon completion, apprentices will meet the requirements to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at the appropriate level.
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Construction is a key industry sector in Gloucestershire and now is the perfect time to train for a qualification in any of the industry areas we offer. Our construction courses are a great way to develop skills and build the foundation for a successful career in domestic and industrial construction.
We are the first UK college to buy a house as a renovation project for our construction and building services students, to further develop their skills and provide them with practical experience of working on-site with other trades, and it’s initiatives like this that ensure our students leave us employment-ready.
“The people I’ve met – especially my lecturer – are really easy to talk to. The facilities are wonderful and all in order; it’s very easy to pick out and find what you need. Carpentry is fun and enjoyable, and sets you up for the rest of your life. I feel really prepared for life after college and the skills I’ve learnt are useful in daily life.
“To someone thinking of applying to GC I would say that it’s absolutely brilliant and somewhere you can learn lots and achieve a high grade. I’m working on sites at the moment so I get to travel and do renovations and house builds, which I want to continue after college.”
Ben Mason
Level 2 – Carpentry – Gloucester Campus
“Prior to starting my apprenticeship, I worked in plumbing and removals, but was ready for a career change. I’ve learnt many new skills in my apprenticeship, including fitting door linings, hanging doors and measuring and fitting kitchens.
The college side of my training has been very useful for when I’m working on site and my assessor has been helpful when showing me skills on a one-to-one basis.
An apprenticeship was the best route for me and I hope to become a self-employed carpenter once I complete my training”
Harry Taylor
Bench Joinery Apprentice at Pickering and Spencer
“The course gave me a great overview of the construction industry, which is exactly what I needed to progress in my career. I wanted a change and this equipped me with the knowledge and skills I required in order to do that. I now work as in Administration Manager in family run Construction business and I really enjoy it.
“The lecturers were very supportive and the knowledge they have is immeasurable. They have lots of experience in the industry. I very much enjoyed the variety in modules too, it allowed us to be creative and practically use what we had learnt.
“I made some great friends here, it was a very inclusive atmosphere.
“I would do it all again, it was such a brilliant experience. I would advise anyone thinking of applying to GC to not be afraid and make the jump!”
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