Level 2 Site Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship - Hillingdon
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Company: Evolve Apprentices Ltd.
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Location: Hillingdon, London, UB3 1DU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: National Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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Ref: VAC-01131
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2024
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Start Date: 02/09/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Friday, weekends may be an option. Minimum of 35 paid hours per week but the potential for more. Hours will be confirmed by the contractor after successfully passing the Stage 1 & 2 Interviews.
Brief Description
We are looking for Hillingdon residents who are interested in completing a Level 2 Carpentry apprenticeship. The successful candidate will spend 24 months working as a Carpentry Apprentice as part of the CITB / Flexi-Job Shared Apprenticeship Scheme. Employed by Evolve Apprentices while completing the apprenticeship.
Qualifications Required
English GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)
Maths GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)
Personal Qualities
Attention to detail, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness
Skills Required
Communication skills, IT skills, , Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Team working
Training to be Provided
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Future Prospects
On completion of this apprenticeship, you can progress into the Level 3 Advanced qualification or work as a qualified Junior Carpenter where, with more experience, you can look to progress into a senior carpentry position, site/contracts/project management, self-employment, or carpentry business owner.
You will be eligible for the Skilled Worker (Blue) CSCS Card after the level 2 qualification.
Vacancy Detail
Carpentry Apprentices can work in the below stages of a project.
- First fix carpenters build framing and first fix work such as floor and roofing structures & walls, and bulkheads
- Second fix carpenters work on the final product such as doors, architraves, skirting boards, shelves, stair handrails and balustrades
- Kitchen fitters, as the name suggests, fit kitchens and other cabinetry
- General labouring, moving materials, and tidying of site is expected of all workers on site, especially apprentices
- As you progress, you will be trained in the use of power tools, such as nail guns
The qualification you would gain is Level 2 Carpentry (Standard).
This training will be via attending college with paid study time as needed up to 7 hours/1 day per week. You are expected to travel when necessary for training and/or assessments. You will be responsible for managing/arranging with your line manager.
Other Information
We are looking for reliable candidates who are committed to starting and completing this apprenticeship, who have good timekeeping and attendance, who are as determined to gain the qualification alongside the work experience. We are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.