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Carpentry Apprentice SN CARPENTRY LIMITED

Family business are keen to recruit an individual who has a passion for carpentry. All training will be provided both onsite and at BMet. This is a great way to gain the skills and experience required to become a fully operational tradesperson.

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Closing date: 15 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

    Performance incentives available Paid weekly

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 1 hour break (not paid)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125906

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Discussing plans and following instructions
  • Maintaining tools and equipment as well as health and safety
  • Cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, doors, skirting boards and window frames
  • Carrying out elements of roofing (externally to the business)
    Preparation of materials and tools required for carrying out specific tasks
  • Making and fitting wooden structures like staircases, door frames, roof timbers and partition walls
  • Preparing work area to protect client’s property and implementing safe work practices
  • Working as a professional tradesperson, using the correct PPE.
    Ability to take instructions from supervisors to complete carpentry tasks
  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • making and fitting interiors
  • An apprentice will be expected to learn all aspects of the business during their apprenticeship

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • On completion of this apprenticeship, you will gain your level 2 standard qualification in Carpentry
  • As of 1st August 2020, the new Standard has replaced the previous Framework Apprenticeship
  • Standards are occupation-focused; they are not qualification-led. The learning happens throughout the apprenticeship. And the apprentice is assessed at the end
  • There is a focus on key areas – knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB)

Training will take place once a week at our Erdington Skills Centre/James Watt Campus. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A full-time opportunity is available on completion of this qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

About the employer

Local family business that provides a range of carpentry services to Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Employer

SN CARPENTRY LIMITED

Address

Suite 2a Blackthorn House

St Pauls Square

Birmingham

B3 1RL

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Training

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Contact

Lisa Buller

lisa.buller@bmet.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Carpentry and joinery

Level 2 (GCSE)

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