Carpentry and Joinery (Architectural Joiner) Level 3

The Basics

Sector: Construction
Qualification: Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Advanced Carpentry & Joinery (Pathway 2 Architectural Joiner)
Qualification Type: Apprenticeship Standard
Duration: 12 to 15 months
Type of Assessment: > On-going & End Point Assessment

What you will Learn

> Manufacture complex and non-standard architectural joinery products
> Understand how to set up, use and maintain fixed machinery
> Carry out advanced calculations and work out cutting angles for complex and bespoke projects
> Understand how to use Building Information Modelling (BIM)
> Ability to manage own workload as well as the workload of others
> Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders

Overview

The advanced carpenter and joiner are able to undertake complex job tasks, requiring high levels of practical skills and knowledge, in addition to managing their own work and leading small teams.

The advanced carpenter/joiner has responsibility for managing their own and other people’s work, as well as being required to complete complex and non-standard work. Examples of complex tasks include curved products, irregular joints and bespoke work.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have completed either the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery or the Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery or have some of experience of working at this level.

Roles Available in this Sector

> Business Owner
> Site Supervisor
> Self-Employed Sub Contractor
> Building Surveyor

Progression

> Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship

> Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision

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