Construction (Craft) Wood Occupations (Carpentry) Apprenticeship

Construction (Craft) Wood Occupations (Carpentry) Apprenticeship

• Duration:
  Usually over 2 years
• Start At:
  Flexible
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate
• Attendance:
  One day per week is the minimum requirement, to support the ICA theory and practical training.

Construction (Craft) Wood Occupations (Carpentry) Apprenticeship
Content
This training will develop practical and theoretical skills and knowledge to allow candidates to demonstrate a level of competence and be assessed so that they meet National Standards at NVQ level 2, providing opportunity to develop practical skills needed with the trade area covering such aspects as, health and safety, move and handle resources.

Site Carpentry install first and second fixing components, erect structural 'carcassing' components.

Bench Joinery Set up circular saws, produce setting out details for routine products, mark out and manufacture routing products

Assessment
Candidates will be assessed through the use of examinations, practical and theory assignments. Completion of a portfolio of evidence from assessment within the workplace will be required to complete the NVQ.

Progression Once complete candidates can progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship Framework

• Technical Certificate - An appropriate Level 2 award such as the Intermediate Construction Award (ICA) in either Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry
• Key Skills - Application of Number Level 1 and Communication Level 1
• NVQ Level Qualification - Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Application Form
You can download an apprenticeship application form here. Please complete all relevant parts and return it to:

The Student Centre,
Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education,
Freepost NH4905,
PO Box 73,
Kettering,
Northants,
NN15 7BR.
Entry Requirement
Although there are no formal qualifications required for entry, it is recommended that candidates have the ability to study at GCSE standard and have completed Maths or English based subjects or have achieved the FCA basic Introductory Course in Construction. Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment set by the Construction Industrial Training Board. Candidates must be in current employed within the carpentry industry.