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Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeships normally last for 3 years during which time you will attend the NWTC training centre one day a week for 3 years, following a Technical Crtificate Course.  The remainder of the time will be spent with your employer on site, following the National Vocational Qualification (N.V.Q) Level 3 and Key Skills laid down by the Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B) and City & Guilds, leading to a certificate of advanced apprenticeship. 

A level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery is a normally a requirement to enrole on this course.

Training Programme

The training includes all aspects of site and bench joinery such as:

• Health and Safety
• Use of woodworking tools and equipment
• Knowledge of different types of wood and equipment
• Benchwork (including manufacture of doors and windows etc.)
• Roofing and Shutters
• Scaffolding
• Woodworking machines (Planes, Circular, & Band Saw, Mortice machine)
• Portable electric tools (Handsaw, drills, jig saw)
• Ability to read site drawings
• Understand site specifications
• Plan and organise programme of work

During the apprenticeship the company which employs you would normally pay you a percentage of the skilled persons rate for each year of training.

Recruitment period

January to August.  Most apprenticeships commence in September of each year.

How to Apply

Application Forms are available from schools, Connexions or direct from NWTC using the online application form.

Selection Test

You should have or hope to gain Grade C or above in GCSE Maths, English, Science and a Technical subject.

You will first attend a selection test at NWTC.

Preliminary Interview

If you obtain the necessary grade in the Selection Test you will be invited to attend an interview with one of our Training Officers.  Some evidence of practical ability and an interest in Carpentry & Joinery would be an advantage.

Company Interviews

Company interviews are then arranged for the most suitable applicants.

Applicants chosen for employment by the company will normally start in September.

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