Level 2 Carpentry Apprentice
Published: May 10, 2022
Ref: RBYC1005
Yelverton Construction has been enriched by hard working, highly qualified professionals who always do their best to provide excellence in their work. As a result Yelverton Construction is a well established and trusted building company and are looking for a hard working, reliable and passionate Carpentry apprentice to join their experienced team.
The Apprentice’s Role
As a carpentry apprentice you will learn all aspects of carpentry and joinery, Yelverton Construction cover every aspect of creating a new build home, including imaginative design, local authority approvals, impeccable standards of construction and professional project management. You will be expected to learn how to measure, cut and build using materials. You will be working with wood on a day to day basis and must be precise with all of your work.
The successful apprentice will learn other aspects of the building and construction trade to enhance and develop knowledge within a variety of building projects.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Wages: £192.40 per week, based on 40 hours per week.
Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.
Yelverton Construction have been established for over 30 years and are involved in an array of various projects including;
- Bespoke New Builds and Barn Conversions
- Domestic Renovations
- Extensions
- Loft Conversions
Employing a workforce of some of the finest tradesmen, they have a reputation for delivering every project on time, on budget and with an exceptional eye for detail.
This is a building company with a difference, customer satisfaction is their priority, the profile of Yelverton Construction has been enriched by hard working, highly qualified professionals who always do their best to provide excellence in their work. As a result, they are a well established and trusted building company,
On completion of your Level 2 apprenticeship with the company, you will be able to progress on to the Level 3 Advanced Site Carpentry Apprenticeship. An opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right learner.
Skills Required
The successful apprentice will need to be able to understand and follow instructions quickly and precisely due to the high level of work they will be completing. They must work to specific deadlines on all tasks and will also need to be physically strong in order to meet the demands of this role. They will need to take pride in their work and have good communication skills to deal with customers and colleagues.
Personal Qualities
You must be a good team player with the motivation to succeed within a busy construction industry. The successful applicant will need to be reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in the carpentry sector.
Prior Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent grades A-E (9-2) or equivalent is desired but not essential.
The Apprenticeship in Carpentry consists of:
As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.
Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical.
As an additional qualification you will also achieve your Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.
As part of your apprenticeship Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer.
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