Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship - Waveney Build

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-On Learning: Dive into a variety of construction projects, including residential homes, commercial buildings, and exciting renovation works. You'll gain firsthand experience in the dynamic world of construction. Carpentry Skills Development: Learn the art of carpentry! From framing to installing doors and windows and building custom cabinets, you’ll develop practical skills that are essential for your future in the trade. Explore General Building Tasks: Get involved in masonry, tiling, roofing, and plastering. Each day presents a new challenge and the chance to expand your skill set. Blueprint Interpretation: Gain confidence in reading and interpreting architectural plans and blueprints, ensuring you understand the ‘big picture’ of every project. Tool Mastery: Safely operate and learn to handle a range of hand and power tools, becoming proficient in their use and understanding their importance in construction. Site Preparation and Clean-Up: Play a key role in preparing and maintaining a safe, organized work environment, learning the importance of site cleanliness and efficiency. Material Handling: Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting construction materials, gaining insight into the logistics that keep projects running smoothly. Commitment to Safety: Understand and follow health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. Your safety is our top priority!

Training:

The training is a blended learning delivery model, which occurs on the job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan is put in place to test core components of the course along the way.

This consists of:

1 to 1 monthly meeting: Approx 2 hours with a GLP trainer (face to face or telephone) Online learning courses and/or group sessions Building an electronic portfolio or work related evidence Maths and English Level 2 (if not previously achieved)
6 hours per week spent working towards your apprenticeship End Point Assessment (EPA) by an external examiner to complete the qualification, consisting of a resourcing project assignement and a professional discussion.

Training Outcome:
Upon completion, you’ll have the skills and experience to progress into rewarding roles such as Carpenter, Joiner, Furniture Maker, or even Project Manager. This apprenticeship is not just a job; it’s a stepping stone to a fulfilling career in the thriving woodworking industry.

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, with 30 minutes for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest in construction