Carpentry Apprentice

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work alongside our experienced carpenters and learn all aspects of carpentry repairs up to, installation of kitchens. You will learn all aspects of:

Work with the responsive repairs. Locksmiths. Refurbishment teams.

Training:
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard. The apprentice will be required to undertake apprenticeship training at Harlow College. This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs. There is a growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for new homes. The broad purpose of the occupation is working with building materials (most often wood) to create and install building components. This typically involves 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. A site carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erect structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises, as well as repairs to our client's portfolio of stock.

Training Outcome:

There is chance for future progression into level 3 apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Owed by the local council Epping Forest District Council we provide property services to the existing council portfolio.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Self Motivated,Enthusiastic,Good Time Keeping/Management