Carpentry and Joinery Shopfitting

Apprenticeships
Carpentry and Joinery: Shopfitting
Level 2 Green Lane Campus / Workplace Approximately 18 - 24 months

Shopfitting is one of the most recognised Construction disciplines. As a Shopfitter you will mainly be working in a workshop environment as well as possibly going out onto site to fit Joinery items.
You will need to be able to work well as part of a team, be reliable, honest and have a good work ethic. You must also be prepared to be flexible in your working arrangements and as you will work in many locations, willingness to travel is required.

The Carpentry and Joinery: Shopfitting Apprenticeship includes the following components:
· NVQ Level 2
· Technical Certificate Level 2
· Key Skills in Application of Number Level 1
· Key Skills in Communications Level 1
· Employer Rights and Responsibilities
As a Shopfitter Apprentice you will attend Walsall College one day and week and your workplace the remaining four days. The hours of employment will be agreed with your employer.

Progression
The Building and Allied Trades Joint Council agree wage rates for Apprentices annually. A good basic wage is available whilst you are training and you may, after your initial training, be eligible to participate in the incentive scheme that many employers offer.
Level 3 qualifications
Courses leading to technical, supervisory or management roles within the construction industry.