Complex, non-standard work, and a small team to run
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Apprentices must complete, or have previously completed recognised English and Mathematics Level 2 qualifications and aspire to achieve English and Mathematics
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
The advanced level. The difference from Level 2 is responsibility for other people's work, and jobs that are not standard.
Curved products, irregular joints and bespoke work: the tasks that need high levels of practical skill and knowledge rather than repetition.
Covers curved products, irregular joints, bespoke and non-standard work
Leading small teams and taking responsibility for their output. This is the main thing that separates an advanced carpenter from a Level 2 one.
Covers managing own work, leading small teams, responsibility for others' work
Advanced skilled work primarily in timber products, creating and installing building components in either setting.
Covers site carpentry, architectural joinery, timber products, building components
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
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Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
