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Level 3
Craft Carpentry and Joinery (Site Carpenter) L3 Apprenticeship Standard
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course is delivered in the college and workplace. It comprises of a college-based training plan at an advanced level, so that you can develop your ability to undertake complex job tasks, requiring high levels of practical skills and knowledge, in addition to managing your own work and potentially leading small teams. This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways:
Pathway 1: An Advanced Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components e.g. high quality doors, shaped linings, staircases with turns, complex wall and floor units, erecting bespoke structural carpentry (inclined roofs and joists) and erecting complex roof structures (e.g. inclined roofs with hips, valleys and dormers). Pathway 2: An Advanced Architectural Joiner will normally be employed in a workshop, producing complex building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing bespoke architectural products (e.g. doors, windows, staircases with turns and panelling/cladding).
The training programme for Pathway 1 – Advanced Site Carpenter
The training programme will help you develop an understanding of, and ability to use, advance trade skills and concepts, so that you can work to a highly skilled standard. You will learn about the technical principles of advanced site carpentry, such as installation practices with complex, non-standard products and components.
The apprenticeship will develop your ability to utilise advanced trade skills. You will be able to install complex and non-standard doors and window frames, install accessible service encasements, bespoke wall / floor units, erect included roofs, and repair and or replace to a higher standard.
Further Information
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are expected from the awarding bodies. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes. You can find out more by visiting the Institute of Apprenticeships website – https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/advanced-carpentry-and-joinery-v1-0
For further information, please contact our apprenticeship team via email – apprenticeships@chichester.ac.uk
FURTHER INFORMATION
Apprentices will need to have a contract of employment and you are completing relevant carpentry and joinery tasks.
Level 3 advanced apprentices will typically have progressed from a level two apprenticeship, or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and competency levels previously gained from a level two course.
We will hold a professional discussion at interview to determine your suitability for the apprenticeship.
On completion of this apprenticeship, advanced carpentry and joinery workers will be able to carry out all the activities undertaken by a carpenter and joiner, but also be able to:
- Work safely and pro-actively in the application of good health and safety practice in their work area, to protect self and others.
- Understand the programme and work schedule for their work area and plan their work accordingly.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with managers, supervisors and work colleagues.
- Determine the best way of carrying out the work and ensure this is communicated clearly to colleagues.
- Interpret technical specifications and ensure compliance with legislation/guidance relevant to the work being done.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources required for carrying out complex and non-standard work, including timber, tools and fixings.
- Be prepared to take a lead when working in a team, especially when complex or non-standard work is involved.
Apprentices will build a portfolio of evidence throughout their apprenticeship.
Apprentices will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their programme. The end-point assessment will assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to undertake the work of an advanced site carpenter or advanced architectural joiner.
Apprentices must achieve a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to demonstrate competency in their chosen occupation.
Apprentices must also have achieved a recognised Level 2 English and Mathematics qualification before the completion of the apprenticeship.
There is no cost to an apprentice.
If you are an employer employing an apprentice over the age 21 (without an EHCP) then you are likely to pay 5% towards the training cost.
If you are an employer with an Apprenticeship levy (i.e. your payroll exceeds £3 Million) then you will pay in full from your levy account.
For further information about apprenticeships, please visit the Apprenticeships tab at the top of the page – or click here https://www.chichester.ac.uk/apprenticeships
An advanced carpenter and joiner is someone who can undertake complex job tasks requiring high levels of practical skills and knowledge, in addition to managing their own work and leading small teams. Examples of complex tasks include curved products, irregular joints and bespoke work.
The main differences between a level two site carpenter / architectural joiner and a level three advanced site carpenter / architectural joiner are that the advanced carpenter / joiner has responsibility for managing their own and other people’;s work, as well as being required to complete complex and non-standard work.
For further information, please contact our apprenticeship team via email – apprenticeships@chichester.ac.uk.