Anyone over the age of 16 can apply although you must have secured an employer who can cover the range of the apprenticeship standard to get onto the course.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.
Further information
This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products 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.
This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner.
A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.
An Architectural Joiner will create building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products, including doors, windows, straight staircases and associated ironmongery.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other construction roles such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for using machinery and tools under supervision 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 ironmongery.
- install basic building components Doors and linings.
- Installation of stairs
- Insall a straight flight of stairs and ancillery components
- Installation of wall and floor units
- Erecting structural carpentry and roof structures
The Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a career in the construction industry. Learners can progress to a Level 3 Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship, gain employment as a qualified carpenter or joiner, specialise in a particular area of the trade, or work towards supervisory and management positions as their experience grows.
Learners must provide their own safety boots, shoes, or trainers. Full-length trousers and tops that cover the stomach and shoulders must be worn in workshops. Our strict safety policy means learners without suitable PPE or clothing will not be allowed into the workshop. Additional costs may apply for visits or specialist materials.