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This apprenticeship standard is suitable for site carpenters with responsibility for managing their own and other people’s work, as well as being required to complete complex and non-standard work such as curved products, irregular joints and bespoke work. Apprentices will be able to undertake complex tasks, requiring high levels of practical skills and knowledge, in addition to managing their own work and leading small teams. An Advanced Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation liaises with other construction trades such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers. An Advanced Site Carpenter would generally liaise with other trades such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, site management and contractors.
Pathway 1:
An Advanced Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components.
Pathway 2:
An Advanced Architectural Joiner will normally be employed in a workshop, producing complex building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing bespoke architectural products.
Delivery model and duration: 1 day per week in college Duration: Up to 15 months plus End Point Assessment
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas: • Health and safety • Effective communication • Effective teamwork • Leadership • Interpretation and ability to follow verbal work instructions • Calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources
Benefits for learners: • Receive training from experts with years of industry experience • Become occupationally competent
Benefits to business: • Trained qualified employees • Improve staff loyalty and retention
End Point Assessment The End Point Assessment will test the entire Standard, and be undertaken as follows:
Portfolio of evidence
Synoptic knowledge assessment
Synoptic practical assessment
Professional development
Knowledge
Work safely and pro-actively in the application of good health and safety practice 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.
Skills
Pathway 1: Utilise a range of advanced trade skills which allow them to carry out complex carpentry work to highly skilled standards and tolerances, to include measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing. Install complex and non-standard doors and window frames, shaped door and hatch linings, partitions with openings and changes of direction and staircases with turns. Install accessible service encasements, bespoke wall/ floor units and fitments, panelling and stair components (e.g. balustrades, handrails and spindles with turns). Pathway 2: Utilise advanced trade skills to carry out complex architectural joinery work to a high standard and to demanding tolerances,. Set out complex work tasks for non-standard architectural joinery products, including complex door sets, doors, windows, units and fitments, staircases (straight and with turns) and products with single/double curvature features. Mark out accurately from setting out details for the manufacture of complex doors, opening windows, units and fitments and staircases. Manufacture complex and non-standard architectural joinery products including doors, windows with opening lights, units and fitments, panelling/cladding, staircases (straight and with turns) and veneers.
Behaviours
Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, presentation – especially in working with others. Team work: work effectively without supervision and give leadership to others – being willing to lead a team. Independent working: take responsibility for completing own work and monitoring the work of others. Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions and in achieving work goals with others. Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner, lead others by example. Time management: use own time effectively to complete work on schedule and support effective team working. Adaptability: be able to implement change and adjust existing requirements to meet the work instructions.
GCSEs in English and maths grade 9 - 4 or A*- C and completion of Carpentry and Joinery Level 2
Completers may want to progress to Advanced carpentry and joinery roles.Upon completion, the apprentice will meet therequirements to obtain a Construction CertificationScheme (CSCS) Card.
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Construction is a key industry sector in Gloucestershire and now is the perfect time to train for a qualification in any of the industry areas we offer. Our construction courses are a great way to develop skills and build the foundation for a successful career in domestic and industrial construction.
We are the first UK college to buy a house as a renovation project for our construction and building services students, to further develop their skills and provide them with practical experience of working on-site with other trades, and it’s initiatives like this that ensure our students leave us employment-ready.
“The people I’ve met – especially my lecturer – are really easy to talk to. The facilities are wonderful and all in order; it’s very easy to pick out and find what you need. Carpentry is fun and enjoyable, and sets you up for the rest of your life. I feel really prepared for life after college and the skills I’ve learnt are useful in daily life.
“To someone thinking of applying to GC I would say that it’s absolutely brilliant and somewhere you can learn lots and achieve a high grade. I’m working on sites at the moment so I get to travel and do renovations and house builds, which I want to continue after college.”
Ben Mason
Level 2 – Carpentry – Gloucester Campus
“Prior to starting my apprenticeship, I worked in plumbing and removals, but was ready for a career change. I’ve learnt many new skills in my apprenticeship, including fitting door linings, hanging doors and measuring and fitting kitchens.
The college side of my training has been very useful for when I’m working on site and my assessor has been helpful when showing me skills on a one-to-one basis.
An apprenticeship was the best route for me and I hope to become a self-employed carpenter once I complete my training”
Harry Taylor
Bench Joinery Apprentice at Pickering and Spencer
“The course gave me a great overview of the construction industry, which is exactly what I needed to progress in my career. I wanted a change and this equipped me with the knowledge and skills I required in order to do that. I now work as in Administration Manager in family run Construction business and I really enjoy it.
“The lecturers were very supportive and the knowledge they have is immeasurable. They have lots of experience in the industry. I very much enjoyed the variety in modules too, it allowed us to be creative and practically use what we had learnt.
“I made some great friends here, it was a very inclusive atmosphere.
“I would do it all again, it was such a brilliant experience. I would advise anyone thinking of applying to GC to not be afraid and make the jump!”
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