Carpentry and Joinery: Site Apprenticeship

Why choose this apprenticeship?

This training helps to develop site carpenters who can complete safe, accurate timber construction and installation work.

Who is it for?

Site carpentry apprentices working on domestic/commercial construction sites.

What is taught?

• Health and safety
• Drawings
• Setting out
• First/second fix
• Structural carcassing
• Roofs, stairs, doors & partitions
• Tools & materials
• Quality
• Site behaviours.

Delivery model

This training is delivered through day release, typically one day per week at college.

Duration

24 months.

Employer considerations

• Planned time away from work to attend college sessions.
• Workplace supervision to help put what is learnt into practice.
• Participation in regular progress reviews.

What happens next?

Possible progression to Advanced Carpentry and Joinery/Craft Carpentry or site supervision.

Why choose Gateshead College?

Train your apprentices with Gateshead College and give them access to specialist workshops, industry-standard equipment and high-quality learning resources. Supported by experienced, industry-qualified staff, apprentices develop the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace.