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Carpentry Apprentice Frederick Sims

To observe and assist experienced carpenters within the workshop/on site.

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Closing date: 06 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Wage

    Competitive salary

  • Working week

    Monday 8 - 5 Tuesday 8 - 5 Wednesday 8 - 5 Thursday 8 - 5 Friday 8 - 5

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    24 months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Dec 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001799380

  • Positions

    1 available

Main Duties:

  • Will need to be willing to collect materials, tools and clear up at the end of each day.
  • Work would involve cutting wood, drilling nailing and sticking timber to masonry.
  • Assist experienced tradesman constructing joists, roof trusses, fitting staircases doors and skirting boards etc

Main Purpose of job:

  • To observe and assist experienced carpenters within the workshop/on site.

 

First Fix- Construction of/ contributing to the construction of:

  • Timber roof framing
  • Timber Staircases (straight & Curved)
  • Timber stud partition walls
  • Door & window framing
  • Floor joisting and flat roof decking

 

Second Fix- Construction of/ contribute to the construction of:

  • Timber flooring
  • Hanging of internal and external timber doors
  • Bespoke furniture
  • Vanity units
  • Kitchen sets
  • Architraves & Skirtings/ Mouldings

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good customer service skills
  • The ability to listen and follow instructions.
  • Good practical skills 
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to work

Personal qualities

  • A positive attitude
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • A good attention to detail

 

Desired qualifications

Level 2 Site Carpentry - Grades A-D (9-3) for Maths and English GCSE 

Future prospects

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

About the employer

Operating under the name "Grovesnor Builders," we are a small building company that does household refurbishments.

We do not travel into London our work is mainly local to Hatfield or within a 10 mile radius.

Employer

Frederick Sims

Address

61

Georges Wood Road

Hatfield

AL9 7BX

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Training

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Hertford Regional College

Contact

HRC Apprenticeship 01992 411572 Apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery

As an Apprentice you will be supported in your organisation with a workplace mentor, by progress review visits, assessments and observations.
The employer will allocate a minimum of 20% of your working hours as off the job training and development.
Further develop your Maths and English, working towards a functional skill Level 2.
Developing core knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout the Apprenticeship.
The Apprenticeship is assessed with an End point assessment;
• Knowledge test – Multiple choice questions.
Multiple choice questions.
• Skills test – 6 hour practical

Apprenticeship standard

Carpentry and joinery

Level 2 (GCSE)

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