Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard

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 practices 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.

On completion of this apprenticeship, advanced carpentry and joinery workers will have the same knowledge as a carpenter and joiner, but also be able to:

• Understand, in more detail, the key aspects of health, safety and welfare good practices and how to apply these to create a safe and healthy working environment.
• Understand how to plan and carry out work effectively, taking into account complex environmental and tasks related challenges.
• Understand how to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with others.
• Understand how to access data needed to plan and execute work tasks accurately, including an understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its impact on construction projects.
• Understand their broader responsibilities under current legislation and guidance in undertaking construction work. 
• Understand the importance of team working and being prepared to take a lead. 

A minimum expectation of GCSE Grade 4's in English and maths or equivalent.

Assessments will take place both during and at the end of the apprenticeship, with completion being dependant on successful completion of an on-program E-portfolio followed by achievement of the qualification end point assessment. 

T: 01782 25487 (Newcastle/Leek office) T: 01785 275660 (Stafford office) E: apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

If you successfully achieve all parts of the apprenticeships, your assessor will discuss with you and your employer the next steps to take. Dependent on your roles and responsibilities, this may be the next level of the subject you have been studying already or a different pathway. 

While you are on the apprenticeship your employer pays your salary and supports you whilst you undertake your training