Start Date
Various
Attendance
Apprenticeship
Duration
24 Months
Location
Fulcrum Centre for Construction Crafts
Subject Area
Construction - Wood Trades
Attendance
Apprenticeship
Duration
24 Months
Location
Fulcrum Centre for Construction Crafts
Please Note: this course is now at Full Capacity for the academic year of 2024/25 and a waiting list is in operation.
Apprenticeships are a popular choice for people who are looking to develop their skills and gain valuable work experience and training while being paid.
A Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.
You will be required to attend college one day per week where you will be taught theory and practical skills. You will also be required to collect evidence of your workplace competence for your portfolio.
To successfully complete this Apprenticeship you will need to complete a portfolio, Maths and English Grade 2 and pass an End Point Assessment (EPA) which consists of a Knowledge Assessment and a Practical Skills Assessment.
The apprentice does not have to pay any fees for this course, however the employer may be required to pay a contribution towards the costs of training.
Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon you securing employment, the college may be able to assist you with this.
To gain the Apprenticeship Standard you will be required to complete:
You will also be required to pass an End Point Assessment (EPA) this consists of:
During the course you will gain the following knowledge:
The course is for young people and adults looking to develop a career as a Site Carpenter working within the construction industry.
An employer who will provide you with the range of work and training to achieve your qualifications
You will need to have a minimum of Maths and English qualifications equivalent to a GCSE Grade 2.
You will need to be committed to attending college every week and be prepared to learn.
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You will be assessed throughout your course this will be in the form of site observations (at your place of work), submission of evidence (job reports and answers to questions) and assessments of your learning (practical and theory tests). If you are undertaking additional Maths and English qualifications, you will also need to pass exams for these qualifications.
To successfully complete your Apprenticeship you will also need to pass an End Point Assessment which consists of a knowledge test and a practical skills test.
Having work experience within a wood trade will be an advantage
On completion of this standard, some Apprentices may progress onto the Advanced Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery, or secure employment as a Site Carpenter or Architectural Joiner.
The achievement of this standard will meet the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) ‘Skilled Worker’ standard, which is widely accepted in the sector as a ‘licence to operate’ in a skilled construction trade.
A Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.
On completion of this Apprenticeship, site carpenters will have acquired occupational skills to be able to:
Awarding Body:
NOCN
Curriculum Area:
Construction - Construction Skills
Start Date
Various
Attendance
Apprenticeship
Duration
24 Months
Location
Fulcrum Centre for Construction Crafts
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