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Joinery/Wood Occupations Level 3 Apprenticeship

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

Apprenticeships can start at any time. This programme will take a minimum of 12 months to complete.

Entry requirements
  • Successful completion of Level 2 Apprenticeship in Joinery.
  • You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies.
You will achieve
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Joinery (Bench or Site)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Joinery (Day release in College)
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 (unless excempt)

 

Last updated: 6th February 2018

Course overview

In the UK, an apprentice of wood occupations could choose to study bench joinery or site carpentry and joinery. Bench joinery is the preparation, setting out, and manufacture of joinery components while site carpentry and joinery focus on the installation of the joinery components, and on the setting out and fabrication of timber elements used in construction.

If you are looking to forge a career in an industry that requires craftmanship, then this is the course for you.

Course content

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:

  • Employment, Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Booklet
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Mandatory Units

Site Bench
Installing bespoke first fixing components in the workplace Producing setting out details for routine bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace
Installing bespoke second fixing components in the workplace Marking out details for routine bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace
Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace Manufacturing routine bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace
Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace  Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace  Manufacturing bespoke bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace
 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace

Optional units

20 credits are required from one unit for Bench and 46 credits from 2 units for Site.

Site Bench
Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace (20) Producing CAD setting of details in the workplace (30)
Maintaining non structural or structural components in the workplace (29) Setting up and using fixing machinery in the workplace (24)
Erecting complex roof structure carcassing components in the workplace (26) Producing setting out details for bespoke bench/architectural joinery products in the workplace (20)

 

 

How will I be assessed?

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.

What equipment will I need?

You will be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder file, extra wide dividers and clear plastic wallets.

Where will I study?

You will study within the workplace and attend classes at Barnsley College’s Construction Centre.

What can I do next?

Upon completion you could progress onto further study relating to your role or apply for job roles including:

  • Joiner
  • Site Carpenter

How much does the course cost?

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.

 

Financial support

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on +44 (0)1226 216 114.

Extra information

Contact the Apprenticeship Team

For further information please contact the team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email: info@barnsley.ac.uk

 

 

Want to join Barnsley Sports Academy and the Sports Village?

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.

Additional Learning Support

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

English and Maths

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 already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and maths or a higher level maths qualification we can help you do that too.

If you need any further information, please contact the Info Team.

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Disclaimer

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Joinery/Wood Occupations Level 3 Apprenticeship