Craft Carpentry and Joinery

Overview

On the craft carpentry and joinery apprenticeship, you’ll learn to become a skilled carpenter and joiner, mainly working with wood products. This training happens on construction sites or workshops, where you’ll create and install various building parts. You’ll also gain project management skills and lead small teams throughout the program.

This apprenticeship is designed to prepare you for handling intricate tasks such as crafting curved pieces, making unique joins, and creating custom-made items. These tasks demand a high level of practical expertise and understanding. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise as an advanced site carpenter, working predominantly on construction sites, or as an advanced architectural joiner, typically stationed in a workshop crafting complex components.

What You’ll Do

• Safety First: Always follow safety rules to protect yourself and others at work.
• Understanding Instructions: Read and understand technical instructions, then plan and communicate tasks clearly to your team.
• Choosing Resources: Pick the right tools and materials needed for the job.
• Organising the Worksite: Set up the work area with the necessary materials and equipment.
• Efficient Planning: Plan the work to be done in a way that is good for the environment, maintains quality, and sticks to the schedule.
• Meeting Legal Requirements: Ensure fire door systems are installed correctly according to the law.
• Adhering to Regulations: Follow all building rules and quality standards, including checking others’ work.
• Leadership in Complex Situations: Take charge when working on difficult tasks with a team.
• Advanced Carpentry Skills: Use advanced techniques for precise carpentry work, like measuring and cutting.
• Collaboration: Work with clients and other construction roles on scheduling and technical details.
• Quality Assurance: Check work against specifications and fix any issues, guiding others if needed.
• Promoting Sustainability: Lead by example in using sustainable building methods.
• Tool Safety: Check tools before using them and provide training to colleagues if needed.

What You’ll Learn

• Health and Safety: Understanding rules and guidelines for safety at work, including handling hazardous substances, fire safety, and preventing accidents like slips and falls.
• Incident Management: Recognising and dealing with accidents and near misses and learning to minimise risks.
• Safe Work Practices: Implementing and monitoring measures to ensure safety on the job.
• Safety Equipment: Knowing how to use protective gear like masks and ventilation systems.
• Environmental Protection: Understanding laws regarding pollution control and waste management.
• Construction Basics: Learning about building materials, fire safety measures, and security requirements.
• Interpreting Instructions: Understanding construction plans and creating work instructions using traditional and digital methods.
• Resource Management: Calculating materials needed costs and minimising waste.
• Environmental Considerations: Understanding energy efficiency and environmental impact of construction materials.
• Regulations Awareness: Knowing the standards and regulations related to carpentry and joinery work.
• Communication Skills: Writing clearly and effectively.
• Documentation: Keeping accurate records digitally and on paper.
• Sustainability: Understanding eco-friendly construction methods and materials.
• Digital Design: Using technology for designing and modelling carpentry projects.
• Heritage Building Techniques: Learning methods for preserving historic structures.
• Time Management: Planning and scheduling work efficiently.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring work meets quality standards.
• Material Handling: Properly managing and handling construction materials.
• Well-being: Considering the mental and physical health of oneself and others.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Tool Usage: Understanding how to use hand and power tools for carpentry work.