Site Carpentry Level 2

The Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprenticeship is designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours essential for a career in site carpentry. This includes shaping and cutting materials, installing features such as partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, and timber floor coverings, as well as erecting structural elements like floor joists and roofs. All tasks are completed with a focus on safety, using the appropriate tools, and adhering to specified quality standards.

Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve a Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship details

The Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the core skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for a successful career in site carpentry.

What it covers:

• Knowledge: Gain an understanding of wood-based materials, construction methods, tools, and health and safety regulations.
• Skills: Learn to shape and cut materials, install features like doors, partitions, staircases, and construct structural elements such as roofs and floor joists.
• Behaviours: Develop teamwork, precision, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Apprentices will build expertise in working safely with tools and materials while creating and installing essential building components to industry standards.

Delivery

Apprentices will be required to attend the GM SkillCentre one day per week for their off-the-job training. This will ensure they gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in their role, complementing the on-the-job training they’ll receive in the workplace.

Entry requirements

There are no formal grade requirements. However, if apprentices do not already hold a Level 2 qualification in English and maths, they will need to achieve these before completing the end-point assessment.

Progression

On successful completion, apprentices can progress into higher-level apprenticeships. They may also specialise in trades like electrical, plumbing, or carpentry, or pursue further qualifications in construction and property management. This pathway opens doors to supervisory roles and career advancement in the property and maintenance sectors.