Carpentry – Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery Apprenticeship
Wood occupations involve carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. This is a core and options carpentry apprenticeship, with two pathways:
Pathway 1: A Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.
Pathway 2: An Architectural Joiner will normally be employed in a workshop producing timber based building components and other architectural products, such as doors, windows, units and staircases, which are then transported to construction sites to be installed by site carpenters.
Whichever route is taken core skills and competencies are required to be demonstrated and include the likes of health and safety, working to commercial standards, following instructions (written and verbal), planning work and selecting appropriate materials. To develop these skills apprentices will attend college for one day per week to gain the appropriate knowledge and practical skill requirements in order to be able to work effectively as a site carpenter or architectural joiner. The demonstration of competency in the work place will be displayed through the building of a portfolio of evidence to meet the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 NVQ Diploma. All apprentices need to achieve a minimum of Level 1 Maths and English and those who did not achieve a GCSE at grade 4 or above will have to study to the next level of maths and English – L2 Functional Skills.
***Applications for joint apprenticeship and full-time course applications will close at midnight on Sunday 3rd July 2022.
If you have not yet made an application then we encourage you to do so before this date, as we are unable to process any applications received after this time.
If you are aged between 15 and 18 and interested in an Apprenticeship but do not yet have a contract of employment from an employer, we strongly advise you to apply for a full-time programme as well so you have a back-up.
We process both your full-time application and apprenticeship application until you inform us that you have secured an employer and have an Apprenticeship contract in place, at which point your apprenticeship application will take priority.
***Applications for full-time courses and joint apprenticeship applications are now closed.***
If you are interested in an Apprenticeship and have a contract offer of employment from an employer in place then please contact our apprenticeships team on:
If you are aged between 15 and 18 and interested in an Apprenticeship and do not have a contract offer of employment from an employer in place, then we would encourage you to attend our August Advice Days, which will take place from GCSE Results Day on Thursday 25th August 2022, at both our Colchester and Braintree campuses.
If you are aged 19 and and interested in an Apprenticeship and do not have a contract offer of employment from an employer in place, then please see our guidance here
Advice Day dates and time slots will be published on this page closer to the time and online bookings will open at 08:30am on Thursday 25th August. You can register your interest in attending an advice session using the link below. We will then email you once dates have been confirmed and bookings are open with sessions available to book.
Carpentry - Bench Joinery Intermediate Apprenticeship
Course Outline: Designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful bench joiner.
Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year however the start-date for attending college for training, where required, might vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up.
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester |
| Duration | 18 – 24 months |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers) | £12,000 |
| Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers) | £600 |
What will this cost my Business?
Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account.
Apprenticeship Funding Bands
Apprenticeship Funding Bands
Employers with less than 50 employees who are recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 years old will not be required to pay the contribution fee. Any associated cost to the individual will be made clear at the interview.
Carpentry - Site Carpentry Intermediate Apprenticeship
Course Outline: Designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful site carpenter
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester |
| Duration | 18 – 24 months |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers) | £12,000 |
| Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers) | £600 |
What will this cost my Business?
Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account.
Apprenticeship Funding Bands
Apprenticeship Funding Bands
Employers with less than 50 employees who are recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 years old will not be required to pay the contribution fee. Any associated cost to the individual will be made clear at the interview.
Disclaimer
All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2021-22 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.
Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.
The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
