Apprentice Level 2 Site Carpenter (Southampton)

Summary

We are offering a full apprenticeship in Site Carpentry. You will work alongside one of our partner companies to learn your on-site skills and knowledge for first and second fix carpentry. A day release college program will also be booked for you to gain your industry-recognised qualifications to start your career in construction.

Wage

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Apprentices are paid the National Minimum Wage for their age. We also provide a maximum of £25 per week travel expenses to help with travel to work and college.

Training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm. As an apprentice, you will not be required to work evenings or weekends initially, but as you become more competent in your 2nd year, it may be an option. The above includes day release to College.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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-site, you will work alongside a qualified tradesperson to learn first fix and structural work, stud walls, floor joists, installing stairs, flooring
Also, the second fix, such as doors, windows, skirting & architrave
You may also get involved with kitchen fitting and built-in furniture for bathrooms and bedrooms
You will learn to use a wide range of hand tools and power tools to help you with your trade learning

Where you'll work

Southampton High Street
Southampton
SO14 7FT

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

The apprentice will attend college on a day-release basis to study for the Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Standard (Site Carpentry pathway)
The college will be as close as possible to where the apprentice lives and study will be a 50/50 mix of theory and practical work
To pass the apprenticeship, you will work towards the final End Point Assessment, which is a mixture of theory and practical assessments with a submitted project

More training information

Training will consist of a range of practical tasks and theory lessons so that you cover the full range of first and second fix site carpentry. You will complete an End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship which will include a multiple-choice exam, a small portfolio of evidence and a 6hr practical exam.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Mathematics and English Language (grade 4-9 or above or C-A*)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Reliable & Punctual
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Apprenticeships are focused. You need to be willing to learn and complete tasks set at regular intervals during your training. Please never be afraid to ask questions and all employers will want good time-keeping and attendance as it shows commitment and interest. Carpentry is a physical role, and you will need to be prepared to lift heavy fire doors.

About this company

CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.

https://www.cotrain.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion, you may choose to progress into the Advanced Carpentry Apprenticeship
We recommend this if you have ambitions to progress into supervisory or managerial roles in construction.Otherwise, we will help you find a permanent position in the industry to work as a carpenter to gain further experience and develop your skills
You can always return to studying at a higher level once you feel comfortable doing so

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTHEAST CENTRE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LTD

Mark Pope

mark.pope@secbe.org.uk

07843 172016

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327467.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 15 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Contents