This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.
This occupation includes two different options and people will either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner.
A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.
An Architectural Joiner will create building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products, including doors, windows, straight staircases and associated ironmongery.
Off the Job Training
A key requirement of an Apprenticeship is Off-the-job training. This must make up an average of six hours per week of your working hours, over the total duration of your planned training period. Off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and must take place within your normal working hours.
The new learning must be documented and reflected on through the Learner Journal on your e-portfolio.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at Grades 4 or C and above, including Maths and English is preferred, however the Apprentice can complete functional skills to upskill to their Level 2 Maths and English qualification whilst on programme. The employer must also meet specific criteria to ensure the Apprentice has access to the work required to complete the qualification.
Before a candidate is offered a place on programme, both the candidate and the employer will be assessed to make sure they’re suitable to undertake the Apprenticeship. The Apprentice will need to meet academic entry requirements and the employer must be able to offer the apprentice the range of work required to enable the candidate to gather sufficient evidence throughout the course. Once they have been accepted on to the programme all apprentices will be required to attend a Lincoln College Induction. Apprentices will require access to a tablet/computer to access their e-portfolio and resources.
Assessment & Progression
Assessment during the course will be determined through a work-based portfolio, practical and theory delivery at College to meet the Apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours outlined by IFATE. They will also be required to complete an "Off the Job Training Log” (learning log) which they will document on their e-portfolio to show progression throughout the course.
The Apprentice will receive 1-1 coaching from a dedicated, professional Assessor/Instructor allocated to the learner for the duration of the programme. The Assessor will complete a Formal Review of Progress every 10-12 weeks, in which the Apprentice, Employer and Assessor will all provide feedback on the Apprentice's progress. The Apprentice will also be expected to complete job shadowing and mentoring at work through Employer-lead training.
The Apprentice will be required to complete an End Point Assessment, upon completing all mandatory aspects of their Apprenticeship and with the agreement from the Employer, Assessor and Learner that they are ready for gateway. This Apprenticeship Standard has 3 EPA components these are; a multiple-choice knowledge test, a 12-hour practical assessment with questions and a professional discussion. These will all be assessed by the designated End Point Assessment Organisation. The EPA period is 3 months long and all components should be sat during this time.
What You Will Need To Bring
Stationery supporting study is required. A laptop or PC will aid research and completion of assignments. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, this includes steel-toe cap safety boots and work trousers (not shorts). All other equipment for practical sessions will be provided.
If you are an employer and want to find out more information regarding employer contributions and any further costs related to the Apprenticeship programme, please contact our apprenticeship team, call: 01522 87628 or email: [email protected]
Apprenticeship Delivery Info
Lincoln College have facilities at Lincoln and Newark to deliver training to apprentices. High quality of teaching by qualified and experienced industry experts; an excellent balance of theory and practical sessions. Training can be delivered on a 1:1 basis in the workplace, day release or bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements.
Our employers are actively involved in the training with assessments carried out in the workplace. Through partnership collaboration your apprentice’s progression and development will be supported and reviewed regularly through face to face and remote contact through the use of an e-portfolio.
Lincoln College have facilities to deliver training to Apprentices. High quality of teaching by qualified and experienced industry experts; an excellent balance of theory and practical sessions (where applicable). Training can be delivered on a 1:1 basis in the workplace, day release or bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements.
Our employers are actively involved in the training with assessments carried out in the workplace. Through partnership collaboration the Apprentice’s progression and development will be supported and reviewed regularly through face to face and remote contact with the use of an e-portfolio.
Knowledge
Core Knowledge (both pathways)
On completion of this apprenticeship, you will have the following core knowledge to:
Understand the principles of health, safety and welfare and how these are applied in the workplace.
Understand how to communicate with others and comply with instructions and directions.
Understand the different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials.
Understand how to interpret and use relevant product information and specifications.
Understand their responsibilities under current employment and safety legislation, such as The Health & Safety at Work Act.
Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources.
Understand the needs of other workers and how to work effectively with others.
Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, MDF and other materials.
Skills
Core Skills and Competencies (both pathways)
Understand how to use, maintain and store marking and testing tools, hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
Understand how to requisition architectural joinery materials, such as timber, adhesives and fixings.
Understand how to work at height and use access equipment safely.
Behaviours
Generic behaviours expected to be displayed by all workers (both pathways)
Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation.
Effective team working: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
Independent working: take responsibility for completing their own work.
Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions.
Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work on schedule.
Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to work instructions.
Pathways
Pathway One: Site Carpenter
On completion of this apprenticeship, site carpenters will have acquired occupational skills to be able to:
Carry out a range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing.
Install door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joist coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases.
Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components.
Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components.
Repair or replace frames, mouldings, doors, windows, door and window ironmongery, roofing components, guttering and downpipes and window components.
Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
Pathway One: Specific Site Carpentry Knowledge:
Requirements On completion of this apprenticeship, site carpenters will have the occupational knowledge to:
Understand the technical principles of site carpentry work and how these are applied to prepare and fix timber and timber-based products, erect inclined roofs, maintain and repair building components.
Understand how to form specific joints required for site carpentry work, such as mitres, butt and halving joints.
Understand why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking site carpentry work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Understand how to work safely at height and use access equipment correctly.
Know how to use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
Pathway Two: Specific Architectural Joiner Skill Requirements:
On completion of this apprenticeship, architectural joiners will have acquired occupational skills to be able to:
Carry out a range of job tasks including drawing, measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing.
Produce setting out details for the manufacture of doors, windows and opening lights, units and stairs.
Mark out timber from setting out details for the manufacture of doors, windows and opening lights, units and/or fitments and staircases.
Create, fit and assemble components to manufacture doors, windows with opening lights, units and/or fitments and staircases.
Use, maintain and store specific architectural joinery tools and equipment, such as marking and testing tools, power tools and hand tools.
Pathway 2: Specific Architectural Joiner Knowledge Requirements:
On completion of this apprenticeship, architectural joiners will have the occupational knowledge to:
Understand the technical principles of architectural joinery and how they are applied in routine tasks, such as, setting out and producing cutting lists, marking out from setting out details and producing cutting lists, fitting and assembling routine products.
Understand how to accurately take site and workplace dimensions.
Understand how to form and proportion joints associated with architectural joinery work, such as mortise and tenon, dovetail and comb joints.
Understand why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking architectural joinery work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Why hire an Apprentice?
Employers have designed the Apprenticeship Standards to meet the needs of the sector and industry. Ensuring they include:
Relevant Knowledge, skills and behaviours ensure that the Standard is relevant to the occupation.
Widening participation Apprenticeship standards provide opportunities to employees that may not previously have been available.
Development tools A cost effective way to train your employees to undertake specific roles in your business.
Return on Investment On average, an apprentice who has completed their course will increase business productivity by £214 per week (CEBR, 2015).
Course Fees
As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as provide you with a wage. All Apprentices are entitled to the national minimum apprentice wage within their first year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay more. In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, if you are aged 19 or over, the national minimum wage for your age would apply [https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates]
If you are an employer and want to find out more information regarding employer contributions and any further costs related to the Apprenticeship programme, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship team at [email protected]
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