Wood Product Manufacturing Apprentice

Summary

We are on the lookout for two new Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Apprentices to join our team. At Gowercroft Joinery we see apprentices as key to the ongoing growth of our business.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours: Mon – Thurs 7.30 -4.30 Fri 7.30 – 12.30. 39 hours per week.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

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

Prepare a range of machinery, tools and equipment
Operate a range of machinery, tools and equipment to produce wood components and products to specification using a variety of raw materials
Use a range of fixing techniques including joint assembly, installing mechanical fixings and applying appropriate adhesives to form products to the given specification
Install appropriate fixtures, fittings and glazing in accordance with the product specification, for example, install glass to window or door

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1 BIRCHWOOD WAY

COTES PARK IND EST

ALFRETON

DERBYSHIRE

DE55 4QQ

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice.
Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Communicate - verbal and/or written, for example with colleagues and/or customers.
Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations.
Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions.
Select the correct type and quantity of components and materials.
Prepare the work area before undertaking the work.
Identify faults and issues, for example incorrect or defective wood, defective machinery; and applying solutions.
Pack and store products and components.
Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components.
Prepare and operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment.
Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations.
Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification.
Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances.
Sand materials and de-nib.
Apply adhesives to wood components.
Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes.
Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples.
Carry out glazing operations, for example install glass to window or door.
Check and and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary
Report work outcomes and/or problems.
Complete the handover process to other manufacturing process functions/teams.
Complete work documentation, for example job sheets, time cards.
Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice.
Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures.
Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
Communicate - verbal and/or written, for example with colleagues and/or customers.
Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations.
Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions.
Select the correct type and quantity of components and materials.
Prepare the work area before undertaking the work.
Identify faults and issues, for example incorrect or defective wood, defective machinery; and applying solutions.
Pack and store products and components.
Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components.
Prepare and operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment.
Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations.
Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification.
Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances.
Sand materials and de-nib.
Apply adhesives to wood components.
Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes.
Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples.
Carry out glazing operations, for example install glass to window or door.
Check and and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary
Report work outcomes and/or problems.
Complete the handover process to other manufacturing process functions/teams.
Complete work documentation, for example job sheets, time cards.

Your training plan

Level 2 Wood Product Operative standard, including Functional Skills if required (please be aware that minimum requirements must be met in order to be successful at interview).

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession. You will experience a blended learning model. You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our construction campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Gowercroft are a premium quality, full service, UK manufacturer of joinery products with extended guarantees. Designing, manufacturing and installing windows, doors, garden rooms and internal fittings for new build, renovation and heritage projects.

http://www.gowercroft.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Gowercroft are committed to keeping their employees up to date with training and skill development that is required for the role. They use apprenticeship programmes and short courses to do this.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Violet

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285685.

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