Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Level 2
Summary
This apprenticeship is for people who want to become qualified in site carpentry or bench joinery, while laying the foundation for a successful career in the construction or wood related industries. Site carpenters and bench joiners work with wood to create a variety of items e.g. timber framing for houses, doors, windows and kitchen units.
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and no debts to pay!
Over 90% of our construction apprentices are offered permanent positions by their employers once they have completed their apprenticeship.
Upon successful completion, you can start working towards the nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma by enrolling in the advanced apprenticeship.
Once you are a qualified carpenter or joiner, you may progress to the level of a supervisor or manager. If you work for a large company, you could work as a planner and estimator, designer, production controller or specialist craftsperson. Alternatively, you could start your own business or teach wood occupations.
In the future, you may be interested in continuing your apprenticeship studies through Cornwall College Business and enrol in the team leading, people management, level 4 site supervision, wood machining or furniture making apprenticeship. The full time BTEC Diploma in Construction and Built Environment or the FdSc Sustainable Construction course may interest to you, both are offered at Cornwall College.
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| Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Level 2 | Cornwall College Camborne (map) | TBC | TBA | PLEASE CALL* |  |  |  | |
Additional Information - You will attend lectures 1 or 2 days per week for 2 years. | ||||||||
| Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Level 2 | Cornwall College Saltash (map) | TBC | TBA | PLEASE CALL* | | | | |
Additional Information - You will attend lectures 1 or 2 days per week for 2 years. | ||||||||
Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship is designed for people who want to train on the job and gain a nationally recognised qualification in site carpentry or bench joinery.
You must have good practical and hand skills, be able to follow technical drawings accurately and have good attention to detail.
Cornwall College Business will help you choose the right pathway to suit your job; this apprenticeship supports those working as a trainee site carpenter or bench joiner.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this apprenticeship, you need to be aged 16 and over, ideally have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C and be employed within a suitable position.
If you are interested in this apprenticeship and do not have the required GCSEs or an employer, speak to one of our Cornwall College Business Liaison Officers on 0800 731 7594.
Course overview
You will attend lectures 1 or 2 days per week for 2 years, while the remainder of the week is spent in the workplace.
During this apprenticeship you will learn all aspects of site carpentry or bench joinery. The site carpentry course covers truss roofing, hanging doors, kitchen fitting and windows installation; while the bench joinery course covers making doors, windows and stairs.
You will put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you are competent at the tasks you do every day, while receiving support from experienced Cornwall College tutors.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the following qualifications:
- NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
- Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery
What's next?
With a Level 2 Diploma, you can start working towards the nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma by enrolling in the advanced apprenticeship.
Once you are a qualified carpenter or joiner, you may progress to the level of a supervisor or manager. If you work for a large company, you could work as a planner and estimator, designer, production controller or specialist craftsperson. Alternatively, you could start your own business or teach wood occupations.
In the future, you may be interested in continuing your apprenticeship studies through Cornwall College Business and enrol in the team leading, people management, level 4 site supervision, wood machining or furniture making apprenticeship. The full time BTEC Diploma in Construction and Built Environment or the FdSc Sustainable Construction course may interest to you, both are offered at Cornwall College.
Progression Routes
Why choose us?
- We are the leading provider of professional business training in the South West
- Our trainers have recent and relevant industry experience
- CCB provides learning for companies who want to train their staff as well as individuals who are seeking their own personal development
- With over 1000 courses including business skills, qualifications, bespoke training as well as a range of apprenticeship programmes, we help you add new skills to your organisation
- CCB offers flexible course delivery
- We can tailor any course to suit your business needs
- We have funding available to make your training budget go further
- An independent research study has shown that companies that have trained with CCB have seen 17% more growth than companies that have not
Additional Information
If you are interested in this apprenticeship, contact Cornwall College Business and complete an online apprenticeship form. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited for an interview and be given advice and guidance on how to proceed.
There are no apprenticeship course fees charged for anyone between the ages of 16 and 18. For those aged 19 and over, fees do apply.
Contact us for more information.
* All prices shown on this website are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however, we reserve the right to amend the price of a course without prior notice. Prices may be subject to additional charges for registration, books or examinations. Please call our course booking team to find out the latest prices for this course - 0800 731 7594.
