Apprenticeships - Level 3 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earn a real salary and gain a real qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience. If you are aged 16 or above, are driven to succeed in a particular industry and are willing to commit yourself to training and study, then an Apprenticeship could be the right career move for you.

This occupation will involve carrying out advanced skilled work in either a construction site or a workshop, mainly using timber products to create and install building components. An advanced carpenter and joiner are able to undertake complex jobs that require high levels of practical skills and knowledge.

This apprenticeship has two pathways:

Advanced Site Carpenter

– usually working on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.

Advanced Architectural Joiner

– normally working in a workshop.

The apprentice will learn, work, earn and achieve a qualification all at the same time.

To achieve the apprenticeship they will complete the following:

An industry designed and recognised apprenticeship

End Point Assessment (Knowledge Assessment and Practical Assessment)

The apprentice will work towards the following Functional Skills:

Mathematics up to Level 2

English up to Level 2

Learners who have already achieved GCSEs (A-C or equivalent) in Maths and English may be exempt from Functional Skills.

The apprenticeship is mainly work based, with one day per week in college. The apprentice may also be required to attend College for functional skills if needed.

Knowledge Assessment and Practical Skills Assessment

There are no formal entry requirements for an apprenticeship (unless an employer stipulates any themselves) however all potential apprentices will undertake a basic Maths and English assessment prior to enrolment.

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice may progress into employment within the sector or complete further studies related to their area of work.