Apprentice Bench Joiner Level 2

The successful candidate will be motivated, reliable, keen to learn and able to work safely and professionally within a busy workshop and on live construction sites, including environments where enhanced client security requirements may apply. They will be committed to building a long term career within the construction industry.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Supporting joinery works across a range of projects and client environments
Assembling patterns/moulds from flatpack wood pieces- working to an assembly booklet provided by the CAD department
Finishing products off on the CNC machines to a high quality
Apply paint of sealant as necessary
Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality, identifying defects
Wrapping products ready for dispatch
Assisting with dispatch of products in line with delivery notes
Keep control of stock, notifying Manager of any shortages prior to running out
Learning and applying health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice and site-specific requirements
Understanding and applying the principles of risk assessments and method statements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Identifying and applying safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and other equipment
Completing relevant paperwork accurately and on time, including job sheets and site documentation as required
Attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme and completing all coursework, assignments and assessments within required timescales
Supporting continuous improvement through learning, feedback and development throughout the apprenticeship

Where you’ll work

311
Marsh Road
Leagrave
Luton
LU3 2RZ

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Creative Other requirements Due to the nature of our clients and the environments in which we operate, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of Right to Work in the UK and may be required to successfully complete a DBS check and/or additional client-led security clearances (which may include, but are not limited to BPSS, site-based vetting, or other security screening). Please note these requirements may be introduced at any point in time depending on project, site and client requirements.

Skills Developed

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. Select, use and store hand tools. Select, use and store power tools. Maintain and sharpen hand tools. Produce jigs. Identifies well-being support available to self and others. Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing (load bearing studwork), 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs. Site carpenter: Install structural fixings. Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables. Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards. Site carpenter: Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access. Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser. Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive. Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques. Site carpenter: Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques. Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products. Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving. Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives. Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of a timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery. Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for first fix products: 1. straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings. Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for second fix products: 1. timber doors, 2. wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades. Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners. Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery. Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. Select, use and store hand tools. Select, use and store power tools. Maintain and sharpen hand tools. Produce jigs. Identifies well-being support available to self and others.

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Work

What you’ll do at work

Where you’ll work

Luton Adult Learning