Carpentry Apprenticeship
A C CONSTRUCTION AND CARPENTRY LTD
Langage Business Park, Plympton, PL7 5BG
Closes in 24 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2024
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Summary
AC Construction are looking for a hardworking, reliable and passionate Carpentry apprentice to join their experienced team in and around Plymouth. We are a very experienced company that has taken on many apprentices throughout the years working to teach them new skills and develop the ones they already have.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
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Pay will increase in April in line with the national minimum apprenticeship wage
- Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Standard (Site)
Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test - CSCS Test - As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training
- Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical
- Typical duties involve shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.
Where you’ll work
2 Western Wood Way
Langage Business Park, Plympton
PL7 5BG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Carpentry and joinery L2 apprenticeship standard
Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical.
As an additional qualification you will also achieve your Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.
As part of your apprenticeship Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer.
Functional Skills in English and maths will be available if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 1-9)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
We provide high quality property refurbishment and maintenance services for both domestic and commercial clients throughout the UK. We are a family run business, with over 35 years of experience, specialising in hotel and property refurbishment and maintenance. We cover all aspects of work – from small jobs to large projects – through our network of highly skilled and qualified tradesman and engineers. Our highly skilled and dedicated team have successfully undertaken home renovations, as well as office, hotel and shop refurbishments.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to apply for a full-time post may be offered to the right learner, and progress onto level 3.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282172.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
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