An apprenticeship is the ideal way to kick-start a career, offering structured training whilst also getting hands-on work experience in a mentored environment. The woodworking and joinery manufacture industry offers excellent job prospects, varied and interesting work and a multitude of progression options.
Whether it be becoming a skilled carpenter, architectural joiner, machine operative, wood product manufacturing operative, senior estimator or leading construction projects, there are a range of possibilities and, if you aspire to run your own business too, we can point to many successful businesses started by an ex-apprentice.
Apprenticeships work for the employer too, with apprentices helping to introduce fresh ideas and new ways of working into the business.
This apprenticeship involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber components, either on a construction site, or in a workshop creating and installing building products. There are 2 individual pathways available:
Pathway 1: Site Carpenter
Pathway 2: Architectural Joiner
This apprenticeship involves carrying out advanced skilled work of a more complex nature, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. There are 2 individual pathways available:
Pathway 1: Advanced Site Carpenter
Pathway 2: Advanced Architectural Joiner
For more information about each of these apprenticeships, including the course duration and occupation duties, CLICK HERE
For more information on becoming an apprentice please visit: Become an apprentice (apprenticeships.gov.uk)
Or visit Go Construct:
Apprenticeships | Go Construct
For more information on apprenticeships in Scotland visit: Apprenticeships | Apprenticeships.scot: Work, Learn & Earn
For more information on apprenticeships in Wales visit: Apprenticeships | Business Wales Skills Gateway (gov.wales)
For more information on apprenticeships in Northern Ireland visit: Apprenticeships | nidirect