You will be assessed by your assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments. You will be assessed both in College and in your place of work.
Apprenticeships can start at any time. This programme will take 18-24 months to complete.
Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
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There are two main pathways: Site Carpentry and Architectural/Bench Joinery. You will cover essential units such as general health, safety, and welfare, and have the option to learn about installing first and second fixing components. Additionally, you will gain knowledge in producing and installing timber-based building components, adhering to industry standards and practices.
Click here for further information regarding the Standard Apprenticeship.
There are a number of mandatory and optional units
You will study units from the list below which relate to your job role. You will also study:
Mandatory Units
| Site |
Architectural/Bench |
| Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | Manufacturing routine bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace |
| Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace |
| Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace |
| Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace |
Optional Units
Learners have to achieve 52 credits from the following units for Site.
Learners have to achieve 12 credits from the following for Bench.
|
Site |
Architectural/Bench |
| Installing first fixing components in the workplace (18) | Producing setting out detail routine bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace (14) |
| Installing second fixing components in the workplace (23) | Marking out form setting out details for routine bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace (12) |
| Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace (20) | Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace (24) |
| Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace (14) | |
| Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace (24) |
You will be assessed by your assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments. You will be assessed both in College and in your place of work.
You will be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder file, extra wide dividers and clear plastic wallets.
Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Joinery or apply for job roles including:
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
For further information please contact the team on 01226 216 166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
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