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L2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeships are work-based courses which involve learning and gaining qualifications while working for an employer. An apprentice works at the employer’s premises, gaining practical experience and skills while working towards a qualification which is relevant to their job.

Overview of the role – Using timber products to create and install building components

The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways:

Pathway 1: 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.

Pathway 2: An Architectural Joiner will normally be employed in a workshop producing timber based building components and other architectural products, such as doors, windows, units and staircases, which are then transported to construction sites to be installed by site carpenters.

The knowledge, skills and behaviours for this role will be developed over the duration of the apprenticeship.
Maths and English will be embedded within the apprenticeship.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Depending on the pathway chosen learners will attend either Doncaster College or North Lindsey College on a day release or block release basis. A minimum of 6 hours per week will be spent on working towards the apprenticeship standard. Apprentices will be supported by 1:1 meetings in the workplace by their dedicated Programme Tutor. Additional learning resources and information will be made available online to ensure a fully blended learning experience.

All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is a synoptic assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

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Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 L2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard
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Adam

Level 2 Painting and Decorating

Student Voice

I’ve gained loads of skills that’ll help me in life and in starting my career as a full-time painter and decorator. College has been a great experience—everyone’s treated equally, and the staff are really friendly and supportive. I’d definitely recommend it.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

Any fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

Typical completion time is likely to be 24-30 months. This may reduce if an apprentice has gained previous relevant knowledge and skills.

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Questions? Call 0800 358 7979 or email apprenticeshipsupport@dncolleges.ac.uk