Level 3 Craft Carpentry and Joinery (2 pathways – Site Carpenter/Architectural Joiner) | Furness College

Level 3 Craft Carpentry and Joinery (2 pathways – Site Carpenter/Architectural Joiner)

This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as an Advanced Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Advanced Architectural Joiner.

Advanced Site Carpenters work on building sites in the construction of domestic and commercial properties, preparing and installing complex and bespoke building components. They prepare, construct and erect irregular and complex roof structures.

Advanced Architectural Joiners are employed in a workshop creating complex building components by setting out, marking out and create assembled products requiring advanced skilled work including the full range of woodworking machines. There will often be a need for refurbishment or repair work of bespoke pieces.

Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will achieve the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Certificate
• BWF approved SiteRight Fire Door Installation Awareness

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

• Complying with Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Interpret technical specifications, develop the work programme and schedule
• Select the required quantity and quality of resources
• Plan and organise the work site, setting out the work site, materials, tools and equipment
• Plan the work to obtain optimum environmental, quality and schedule performance
• Complete work of fire door systems and checking work of others where appropriate
• Complying with current and relevant building regulations and quality standards,
• Take a lead when working in a team, checking work of other for compliance
• Carry out complex carpentry/joinery work to demanding tolerances and industry standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders, clients and other construction roles
• Quality checks of own and others work against specification
• Lead by example and promote sustainable building practices
• Carry out pre-use checks of all tools and equipment used for the project

How long is the course?

This apprenticeship will typically take 15 months to complete.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

There are no course fees for apprentices.

Apprentices will receive a wage from their employer.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

Individual employers will set the recruitment and selection criteria for their Apprenticeships.
In order to optimise success, candidates will typically have GCSEs at Grade 4 or Grade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English but can study these subjects during the apprenticeship.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Completing a Level 3 Craft Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship opens up a variety of career opportunities which can include: • Advanced Site Carpenter • Advanced Architectural Joiner • Team Leader • Trade Foreperson • Contractor or Work Manager

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