Site Carpentry

  • Level One

    Pre-Apprenticeship Site Carpentry

    Train as a carpenter, learn cutting, fixing and mitring techniques, as well as constructing basic joints, frames, architrave and skirting. You will become proficient in the use of power tools associated with carpentry as well as using hand tools.

    On completion of the course you will receive a Level 1 Diploma in Site Carpentry, and ACE will support you to complete your CSCS card to work on site.

    3 days per week, 6 – 9 month course with progression possible onto an Apprenticeship on completion.

  • Level Two

    Apprenticeship Site Carpentry

    Apprenticeships are a mix of work and learning whilst getting paid a wage, you will work on site for 4 days and attend ACE 1 day per week. The Apprenticeship usually takes 18 months to complete.

    The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components.

    ACE delivers the new Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard.  Apprentices must achieve a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to demonstrate competency in their chosen occupation. This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways:

    • Pathway 1: NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry

    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.

    Apprentices must complete, or have previously completed recognised English and Mathematics Level 1 qualifications and aspire to achieve English and Mathematics Level 2 qualifications during the apprenticeship.

    Assessment will take place both during and at the end of the apprenticeship, with completion being dependent on successful achievement of the qualification elements and the endorsement of the employer after a professional discussion, with the apprentice and training provider.

    More information on this Apprenticeship Standard here.

  • Level Three

    Advanced Apprenticeship Site Carpentry

    The occupation involves carrying out advanced skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. The advanced carpenter is 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 main differences between a level 2 site carpenter and a level 3 advanced site carpenter are that the advanced carpenter 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.

    You will undertake the Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard.  This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways:

    Pathway 1: An Advanced Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and installing complex and often bespoke building components e.g. high quality doors, shaped linings, staircases with turns, complex wall and floor units, erecting bespoke structural carpentry (inclined roofs and joists) and erecting complex roof structures (e.g. inclined roofs with hips, valleys and dormers).

    Apprentices must achieve a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to demonstrate competency in their chosen occupation.

    • Pathway 1: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry

    Apprentices must complete, or have previously completed, recognised English and Mathematics Level 2 qualifications.

    More information on the Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard here.

Site Carpentry
Earning potential

The average Site Carpenter earns £15,000 – £35,000 per year, and once you’ve gained your qualifications you can either work for a company or become self-employed.

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