Craft Architectural Joinery or Craft Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is offering an apprenticeship in Advanced Site Carpentry and Advanced Architectural Joinery. The program prepares apprentices to work on complex projects such as installing roofs, doors, and bespoke joinery. Candidates must have a Level 2 Qualification in Site Carpentry/Joinery and GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. This apprenticeship provides hands-on training with safety standards and career advancement opportunities in construction.

Benefits

Trade-specific classroom

Fully equipped workshop

Practical training facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical specifications and ensure compliance.
• Experience with complex architectural joinery products.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install complex doors, windows, and staircases.
• Erect inclined roofs and bespoke fitments.
• Set up and use fixed woodworking machinery.

Skills

Complex carpentry techniques

Woodworking machinery operation

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Site Carpentry/Joinery

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths

Tools

CNC routers

Saws

Planers

Job description

Overview

This apprenticeship offers two pathways: Advanced Site Carpentry or Advanced Architectural Joinery. Advanced Site Carpenters work on construction sites installing and erecting complex roof structures, doors, windows, partitions, and bespoke fittings. Advanced Architectural Joiners work in a workshop producing complex joinery, including customised door sets, windows, staircases, and products with curvature and veneering, using woodworking machinery such as saws, planers, CNC routers, and sanders.

Responsibilities

Advanced Site Carpentry pathway:

• Install complex and non-standard doors and window frames, shaped door and hatch linings, partitions with openings and changes of direction, and staircases with turns.
• Erect inclined roofs with gables, roof verges and eaves, including finishings, joists and roof coverings, dormers, and features.
• Install bespoke wall/floor units and fitments, paneling, and stair components for staircases with turns.

Architectural Joinery pathway:

• Set out and manufacture a range of complex architectural joinery products, including door sets, windows, units, fitments, staircases (straight and with turns), and products with single/double curvature features and veneering.
• Set up and use fixed machinery including circular saws, planers, thicknessers, bandsaws, morticers, tenoners, spindle moulders, grinders (with toolers.

Apprenticeship Requirements

• Develop the work programme and schedule.
• Interpret technical specifications and ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Take a lead when working in a team, particularly for complex or non-standard work.
• Select the required quantity and quality of resources.
• Meet additional requirements based on the chosen pathway (Site Carpentry or Joinery).

Next Steps

Upon completion, apprentices may enter employment within a construction company, establish their own contracting business, or pursue higher education. Many advance to a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

Typical requirements include GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Applicants 19 or older may not need functional skills unless requested by the employer. Applicants should hold a Level 2 Qualification in Site Carpentry/Joinery or have completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship standard in Carpentry or Joinery.

Facilities

Training is delivered at the Construction Centre, Falcon House, and Future Skills Centre, providing:

• Trade-specific classroom
• Fully equipped wood machine shop
• Practical bench and site workshops
• Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
• Café

Additional Costs

Applicants should provide safety boots, work trousers, and may need recommended textbooks. They may also incur other costs such as transportation and personal protective equipment.

Contact

For further information or to apply, please call 01392 400500 or use the contact form at www.exe-coll.ac.uk/contact.