Carpentry Apprenticeship

To become a carpenter or joiner you will need to have an eye for detail. You will also need good maths skills for measuring and working out angles. As a carpenter you’ll need to follow technical drawings and plans.

As a carpenter or joiner, you may work in one or more of the following areas:

- cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames
- making and assembling doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture
- fitting wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings)
- installing skirting boards, door surrounds, doors, cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locks (second fixings)
- building temporary wooden supports for concrete that is setting, for example on motorway bridge supports or building foundations (formwork)
- making and fitting interiors for shops, hotels, banks, offices and public buildings.

**Typical Working Week**
You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

**Person Specification**
- Punctual
- Speak good English
- Positive attitude to work and colleagues
- Ability and awareness of working safely
- Self-motivation
- Desire to learn
- Has strong self-awareness
- Is both resilient and committed
- Is always looking to improve
- Enjoys being a team player

**Career Progression**
Depending on previous experience and/or qualifications this apprenticeship will be for a minimum of 12 months. On completion of NVQ L2 in carpentry you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified Carpenter.

**Key Training/College Information**
K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider.

**Qualifications required/desirable**
You will need to have at least Level 1 in Functional skills or GSCE grade D/3 or above in English and Maths. It will be an advantage if you have already completed technical certificates in carpentry or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £9.18 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: LBBDCAR