Advanced Carpentry (ST0263) Level 3 Apprenticeship

18 months

Bedford College – Block release 2 weeks

Tresham College Corby Campus – Day release

September and January

However, you will be able to start the work based learning element at any time throughout the year.

When offered job role and start date agreed with employer.

As soon as Apprentice starts employment. Arrangements will be made to start apprenticeship and college delivery.

• The principles of environment, health, safety and welfare and how they must be
  applied in relation to their work and to others. eg electrical safety, storage of
  materials, accident & emergency procedures.
• How to communicate and work with others effectively in the workplace.
• 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.
• The different energy efficiency and sustainable materials for construction.
• Advanced Site Carpenter (ASC) the different types of fixings and fasteners for site
  carpentry work including their uses.
• How to form advanced woodworking joints including the resources required and how to mark out and form advanced woodworking joints.

For more information, see:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/advanced-carpentry-and-joinery-v1-1

English & Maths

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

• Learning a variety of skills to enable the apprentice to be able to develop and complete their Apprenticeship and EPA
• 20% off the job training
• College attendance
• Regular 10/12/week Meetings with Training Coordinator and Apprentice to discuss progress and set SMART targets throughout apprenticeships

Career progression:

On completion of this standard, apprentice will progress to a wide range of employment opportunities, or move onto full or part-time further education. The achievement of this standard will meet the requirement of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) ‘Advanced Skilled Worker’ standard, which is widely recognised as a ‘licence to operate’ in a skilled construction trade.

You will need:

• Safety boots
• High vis
• Tools (optional to bring into college)

Study is available at the following campuses:

• Bedford College
• Tresham College Corby Campus
• Tresham College Wellingborough Campus