Apprentice Carpenter

With mentoring support, the type of work we undertake is very varied and covers all aspects of site carpentry, including:

Timber framing Roofs First fixing Second fixing Kitchens

Responsibilities and Duties:

Initially an apprentice will be taught the basic skills required to carry out general carpentry work, for example learning to use tools confidently and getting used to the materials that they will use regularly.

This will be achieved by shadowing and being mentored, asking questions and working closely alongside the company owner and team as their skill set improves, they will gradually be expected to undertake more complex work on their own.

Training:

The practical training period of the Carpentry apprenticeship is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for which includes the following components;

On-programme assignments and assessments Practical assessments Workplace portfolio of evidence English and Maths at Level 1 must be achieved and take the English and Maths test at Level 2.

Day release at Cambridge campus (1-day) and working alongside qualified, friendly and a small team of professionally trained/ experienced Carpenters (4-days per week). 

The apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the college, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence. The knowledge side would be provided via day release workshop attendance, assignments, evidence of workplace competence. Portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.

Training Outcome:
Becoming a fully qualified carpenter and making valuable contacts within the industry.

Employer Description:
Founded in 2015, Andrew Klimke Carpentry, a site carpentry small business located in Cambridge that has built a successful reputation in services to their clients across the region.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 40-hours per week - some early days and some late working patterns within the contracted hours of work/ includes 1-day release to attend college for training.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Hard working,Reliable,Punctual,Motivated and Enthusiastic