Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice

Introduction

Gain hands‑on experience manufacturing bespoke joinery products, including certified fire doorsets, timber windows and cupboards. Working alongside the Joinery Foreman, you will develop practical carpentry and joinery skills while completing formal training, building the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in the industry.

Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice – learn new skills required to manufacture bespoke joinery items such as certificated fire doorsets, timber windows, and cupboards. Assist the Joinery Foreman by combining practical skills with formal training to develop professional carpentry and joinery skills.

• Assisting qualified joiners with construction and installation projects.
• Measuring, cutting, shaping, modifying and assembling timber products.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery safely.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean working environment.
• Following health and safety regulations at all times.
• Attending college or training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Recording progress and completing apprenticeship coursework.

The successful candidate will receive structured workplace training under the guidance of our Joinery Foreman. Training will be provided through a combination of practical tasks and ‘in‑job’ experience, covering how to measure, mark out, shape, and assemble a range of timber products, the correct and safe use of industrial machinery and hand tools, health & safety legislation, manual handling and safe working practices, and joinery materials, quality standards and customer service requirements.

Training assessment will be conducted as set out by our Joinery Foreman, and you will be required to maintain evidence of skills gained as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress to a fully qualified joinery position for the right candidate.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem‑solving skills
• Team working
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Interest in woodwork
• Interest in construction

Essential – GCSE English – 4/C or above
Essential – GCSE Maths – 4/C or above

Course:
Carpentry and Joinery (Level
2)
Level: 2
Route:
Construction and the Built Environment
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements:
Working Week – Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm – one day per week for college attendance
Expected Duration: 2

Years
Training Provider:
Weston College of Further and Higher Education