As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will be involved in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials, as well as assisting in the ins.....
As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will be involved in measuring, cutting, and assembling materials, as well as assisting in the installation of frameworks and fixtures. You will also learn to interpret blueprints and follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
If you have a strong interest in woodworking, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
No previous carpentry experience is required, but a genuine enthusiasm for the trade is a must.
We offer a supportive learning environment, on-the-job training, and the chance to work on exciting projects that will hone your skills.
This apprenticeship will set you on the path to becoming a skilled Carpenter, with potential for long-term growth within our company.
Do not miss this chance to start your rewarding journey in the carpentry profession.
Apply now and take the first step towards building a successful and fulfilling career with us as an Apprentice Carpenter.
Training
Knowledge:
· Understand the principles of health, safety and welfare and how these are applied in the workplace.
· Understand the different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials.
· Understand how to communicate with others and comply with instructions and directions.
· Understand how to interpret and use relevant product information and specifications.
· Understand their responsibilities under current employment and safety legislation, such as The Health & Safety at Work Act
· Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources.
· Understand the needs of other workers and how to work effectively with others.
· Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, MDF and other materials.
· Understand the technical principles of architectural joinery and how they are applied in routine tasks, such as, setting out and producing cutting lists, marking out from setting out details and producing cutting lists, fitting and assembling routine products.
· Understand how to accurately take site and workplace dimensions. Understand how to form and proportion joints associated with architectural joinery work, such as mortice and tenon, dovetail and comb joints.
· Understand why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking architectural joinery work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
· Understand how to use, maintain and store marking and testing tools, hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
· Understand how to requisition architectural joinery materials, such as timber, adhesives and fixings.
· Understand how to work at height and use access equipment safely.
Skills:
· Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues.
· Plan and carry out their work to commercial 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.
· Carry out a range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing.
· Install door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joist coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases.
· Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components.
· Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components.
· Repair or replace frames, mouldings, doors, windows, door and window ironmongery, roofing components, guttering and downpipes and window components.
· Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment
Behaviours:
· Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation.
· Effective team working: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
· Independent working: take responsibility for completing their own work.
· Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions
· Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
· Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to work instructions
· Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work on schedule
Qualifications required
Essential
GCSE Maths and English Grade 2 or above or equivalent qualification
Skills required
Ability to work as a team or individually
Self-motivated
Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a possibility of a future job role.
Qualification / Standard : ST0095 Bricklayer
Duration 25 months