BENCH JOINERY (CONSTRUCTION) Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Portadown Campus
Greenbank Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

The Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship in Bench Joinery (Construction) is a comprehensive and hands-on programme designed to provide aspiring joiners with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the construction industry. This course offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in woodworking and carpentry to develop their craftsmanship and technical expertise in bench joinery.

This programme has been developed for delivery in a training environment, meaning students do not need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop learners skills, knowledge and understanding so they can work in bench joinery in the construction industry or progress to further training.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will engage in a wide range of practical activities, including working with various types of wood, using hand and power tools, interpreting technical drawings, constructing and assembling joinery components, and installing finished products. They will learn the techniques and principles of bench joinery, focusing on precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:
1. A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
2. A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.
Applicants should have achieved a Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery.
Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.
Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.
Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.
Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.
Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Modules

Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
Analysing technical information, quantities and communication with others
Analysing the construction industry and built environment
Set up and operate woodworking machinery to create curved work
Manufacture shaped joinery products
Set and mark out for shaped joinery products

Assessment in the Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship is based on a combination of practical assignments, online exams, knowledge questions and site assessment. Apprentices will complete practical tasks, projects, and assignments that demonstrate their competence in bench joinery techniques and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Successful students may be eligible to progress to higher education qualifications such as the Higher National Certificate in Construction.

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship in Bench Joinery (Construction), apprentices will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career as a bench joiner in the construction industry. Graduates may choose to work for construction companies, joinery workshops, or become self-employed joiners. They may also have opportunities to progress to supervisory or managerial roles within the construction industry.