Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations

Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations
Apprenticeship

Venue
Knightstone Campus / Workplace

As an apprentice you will learn the skills and knowledge in your chosen trade area and be linked to an employer to provide work experience.

As an apprentice you will spend the majority of your week working for an employer and learning in the workplace. You will also usually come in to college for one day a week to gain support from your tutors and learn about the technical aspects of your job role.

To complete this Apprenticeship you will need to achieve a number
of qualifications:

· NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry
· Technical Certificate â€" Intermediate Construction Award
· CSCS Health and Safety Test
· Employment rights and responsibilities
· Functional Skills*.

How will I be assessed?
Assessments are carried out through practical skills tests, observations of you working and completed assignments, projects and case studies. Tutors will make regular visits to your workplace to conduct reviews of your progress and to ensure that you are on target to gain your qualifications.

How long will it take?

The time taken for you to achieve your Apprenticeship will depend on how well you get on at work, but most of all, it will depend on your own
commitment and motivation to complete your training. As a general
rule, an Apprenticeship will take 18-24 months.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
2 Years

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship or another Level 3
qualification.

Or

Continue your exciting and rewarding career as a Carpenter.
Achieving this Apprenticeship will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C. *You may be exempt if you have
recently achieved a good grade in English Language and Maths at GCSE.

Entry Requirements
We recommend you have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades C-G, however all applications will be considered. You must also
demonstrate an interest in the subject and a willingness to learn. Having a relevant job (for a minimum of 16 hours per week), or in some cases, a work placement, is an essential part of an Apprenticeship. You will need to put in time and effort to find an
employer to offer you an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship
team at the College will support you with your job search activities â€" please get in touch if you need some help.
Apprenticeships are open to people aged 16 and over.