Apprentices must be in paid employment in the relevant industry to cover the requirements of the standard. You will be invited to an interview with a member of the course team who will help determine your suitability for the apprenticeship programme. You will need to demonstrate your potential to do well on a demanding apprenticeship, including the potential to succeed in your chosen discipline. For further information, please contact our apprenticeships team via email – apprenticeships@chichester.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
A Level 2 Carpentry Apprenticeship is ideal for individuals already employed in the trade and looking to develop their skills while working. You’ll gain practical, on-the-job experience with your employer, combined with structured training and a recognised qualification. The programme builds key skills in carpentry, safety, and construction methods aligned to industry standards. It supports your progression within your current role, increases your competence and confidence, and opens opportunities for career advancement to higher-level qualifications or more specialised roles within the construction industry.
Further information
Those employed in the sector as part of an apprenticeship programme As an apprentice employed in the industry, you will develop your skills in the workplace under the guidance of experienced colleagues, applying real tasks in a live construction environment. Alongside this, you will attend regular training sessions at college. Here, you will build underpinning knowledge, develop practical skills in workshop settings, and complete assessments aligned to the apprenticeship standard.
- Manufacturing and Installing First & Second Fixing Components
- Maintaining structural and non-structural Carpentry Work
- Setting Up and Using fixed and Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines
On successful completion of the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery (Site Carpenter) Apprenticeship, you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification, confirming your competence in the trade. This can support continued employment with your current employer, often with increased responsibility, pay, and opportunities on a wider range of projects.You may also progress onto a Level 3 Carpentry Apprenticeship or specialise further within the construction industry. The skills and experience gained provide a strong foundation for long-term career development, including pathways into site supervision, advanced carpentry roles, or self-employment.
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