Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 (Site Carpenter) (24/25)
Course Overview
The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways: A Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities. Ideal for those looking to go into the construction industry, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience and act as a stepping stone to moving onto to complete the Advanced Site Carpentry Level 3 apprenticeship programme. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
Health, safety and welfare Safety legislation Communication Handling and storing materials Quantity, length, area and wastage of resources Working effectively with others Characteristics, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects Principles of site carpentry Forming specific joints Personal and respiratory protective equipment Working safely at heights Use, maintain and store hand and power tools
Frequently asked questions
The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways: A Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities. Ideal for those looking to go into the construction industry, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience and act as a stepping stone to moving onto to complete the Advanced Site Carpentry Level 3 apprenticeship programme. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths (GCSE 3/D) will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C) prior to taking the end-point assessment. (Please note those apprentices wanting to progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme must achieve the Level 2 in Maths and English before being able to do so.)
Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
Advanced Site Carpentry Level 3