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Summary
We are looking for a Carpentry apprentice to join our team, learning all aspects of working in a thriving workshop whilst studying towards your Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Standard qualification.
Annual wage
£15,311.40 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
Work Monday - Friday, attend college 1 day per week to our Horizon 38 Apprenticeship Construction Centre. Shifts to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 01 September
Duration
2 Years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Apprentice Carpenter to work with team of carpenters installing all aspects of carpentry & joinery.
Our Apprentices will be supported to:
- Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues.
- Plan and carry out their work to the required standards of quality and speed.
- Move, handle and store resources, such as materials and timber components, complying with relevant legislation & guidance.
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers.
- Select the required materials to carry out the work, such as correct timber, tools and fixings.
- Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out their work.
Where you’ll work
HILL VIEW
WESTRIP
STROUD
GL6 6EY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
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Your training plan
As the successful apprentice, you will undertake an Apprenticeship qualification in Carpentry and Joinery level 2. This will include an assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours, Functional Skills in maths and English (where applicable), and completion of your End-Point Assessment (EPA).
During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document off-the-job training.
The Apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over 2 years.
You will be required to attend our Horizon 38 Construction Centre on day release for your studies and an assessor will visit you out on site. You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- GCSE's Maths and English (grade A*-C or 4-9*)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Will have to travel to H38 Centre (Filton, Bristol) for day release at College. Our Jobs are located in Gloucestershire area so you will need to have your own transport or be willing to meet at a pick up point for a lift. This line of work is highly demanding and physically hard work. You will be required to work in all weathers and keep up with demanding build programmes
About this company
Carpentry & joinery contractor developer-installing carpentry & joinery on various projects and large construction sites in England. Apprentice to work with team of carpenters on an daily basics.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible permanent position upon completion of apprenticeship.