Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery Advanced Apprenticeship

This Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery Advanced Apprenticeship programme is usually a minimum of 12 months following completion of the Level 2 Intermediate Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship.

This course will allow you to build a foundation of skills which are needed to be successful. You will work through a variety of modules to gain the experience and skills needed to succeed. There are a wide range of units which you will study, and these include:

• Manufacture doors and frames
• Manufacture stairs with turns
• Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
• Manufacture a range of internal and external joinery products

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

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations
• Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry & Bench Joinery
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2
• Functional Skills English Level 2
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Apprenticeship Achievement Certificate

All learners will have a dedicated trainer/assessor who will plan learning and assessments with you. The assessment methods used will include the following:

• Observation and assessment in the workplace
• Exams
• Course work
• Portfolio of evidence
• Witness testimony

You will attend college one day per week and you will receive regular workplace assessments which will assess competency. You will be required to sit a number of exams during the programme in addition to creating a portfolio of learning.

20% of the training will be delivered off the job and this can include: simulation, online learning or training from employers, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, attendance at competitions and support in writing assignments.

On successful completion of this Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery Advanced Apprenticeship, you can progress on-site or progress into plastering or dry lining.