Carpentry Apprentice Level 2

Summary

A Level 2 Carpentry apprenticeship at Persimmon Homes involves gaining on-the-job experience and academic study to develop carpentry skills, while working alongside experienced tradesmen. Apprentices will learn to interpret drawings, use tools safely, and contribute to the construction of homes by fixing various building components.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Details to be confirmed at interview.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

On-the-job training:
Work with experienced carpenters, learning hands-on skills and industry practices
Academic study:
Attend college one day a week to achieve a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry
Drawing interpretation:
Understand and use technical drawings and specifications to guide carpentry tasks
Tool usage:
Safely and effectively use hand, power, and specialist tools for measuring, cutting, shaping, and joining timber
Material knowledge:
Understand different wood types and grades, and select the appropriate materials for specific tasks
Safety and compliance:
Adhere to health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry guidance
Communication and collaboration:
Communicate effectively with other tradespeople and supervisors, using appropriate construction terminology
Construction tasks:
Assist with erecting structures like roofs, walls, and temporary structures like formwork
Repair and maintenance:
Learn how to repair or replace frames, doors, windows, and their components

As an apprentice you will have Persimmon employee status and learn while you earn. An apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge with a combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training and support. For this reason, you are employed by the Company under a contract of employment which comprises your employment offer and your Statement of Terms and Conditions. Your statement, together with a copy of the staff handbook, will be sent to you once you have completed at least 3-months' service with the Company.

At all times, you will be an employee of the Company and will be required to abide by the Company’s rules and regulations. The skilled tradesperson or gang you are assigned to work with, may or may not be employed directly by Persimmon. If they are not Persimmon employees, they will either be a self-employed contractor, or an external employee employed by another construction company. You are all working towards a common goal, so your squad will support you regardless of their employment status. Whatever the arrangement, you will be paid by Persimmon and, although you will be supervised in your day-to-day duties by the other members of the squad, you will ultimately be responsible to the Site Manager on the particular site you are working on at the time.

Where you'll work

Tamebridge View Site
Friar Park Road
Wednesbury
WS10 0JS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications.
Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
Select, use and store hand tools.
Select, use and store power tools.
Maintain and sharpen hand tools.
Produce jigs.
Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing, 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs.
Site carpenter: Install structural fixings.
Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables.
Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for:1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards.
Site carpenter: Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access.
Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser.
Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive.
Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques.
Site carpenter: Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques.
Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products.
Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving.
Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives.
Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of a timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery.
Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for first fix products: 1. straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings.
Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for second fix products: 1. timber doors, 2. wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades.
Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners.
Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery.
Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications.
Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list.
Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
Select, use and store hand tools.
Select, use and store power tools.
Maintain and sharpen hand tools.
Produce jigs.
Identifies well-being support available to self and others.

Your training plan

Persimmon Homes aims to provide apprentices with a structured program that blends practical on-site work with academic learning.
They offer training resources to help apprentices develop their skills and knowledge
Apprentices gain valuable experience working with industry professionals, enhancing their future career prospects.

On successful completion of the course you will achieve the following qualifications:

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations
Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations
You may also achieve a Functional Skills Maths Level 1, Functional Skills English Level 1, Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Apprenticeship Achievement Certificate

Other training:

Asbestos Awareness
Working at Heights
Health & Safety
Fire Door Installation and Maintenance

To attend Sandwell College one day per week to learn woodwork skills and work on site four days per week.

More training information

Persimmon will apply the following for you:

An apprentice requires a CSCS cards if they will be working on construction sites. Red CSCS cards are issued to apprentices and last up to 5 years. Once apprentices gain qualifications, they convert their card to a Blue skilled worker card. A red CSCS card is considered temporary for apprentices while they are training.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme
You will be provided a full tool kit

Wherever possible, the company will place you with a squad on a site that is as close as practicably possible to your home. However, due to the nature of the house-building industry and the frequency of sites coming to a close and new developments opening, this is not always possible. It is your responsibility to ensure you get to work or college each day on time. However, if you do have any difficulty getting to your allocated site, it is important that you inform your regional office and/or Site Manger as soon as possible.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 3)

Other in:

Maths and English (grade Level 1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

As an apprentice Carpenter Apprentice, you will be involved in tasks such as framing, roofing, installing fixtures, and finishing carpentry work. This includes using tools, measuring, cutting, and assembling timber components.

About this company

Persimmon Homes is a major UK housebuilder, offering a wide range of new homes in over 350 locations across the country. They focus on building quality homes at affordable prices and provide various schemes to help buyers purchase new-build properties. Persimmon is also known for its commitment to customer service and has a strong presence in local communities

https://www.persimmonhomes.com/about-persimmon (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to work within the business or other subcontractors
Further career progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Gemma Tyalor

apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk

0121 667 5018

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324706.

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