SITE CARPENTRY (CONSTRUCTION) Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Armagh Campus
Greenbank Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

The Level 3 Site Carpentry (Construction) Apprenticeship is a thorough programme that equips aspiring site carpenters with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the construction industry. It provides practical, hands-on experience for those interested in carpentry, helping them develop technical expertise in manufacturing and installing timber structures and components on construction sites.

It has been developed so learners can achieve the qualification in a training environment, which means that they do not need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will engage in a wide range of activities related to site carpentry, including interpreting technical drawings, measuring and cutting timber, constructing frameworks, installing doors and windows, and compliance with safety regulations. They will learn about different types of timber, tools, and techniques used in the construction industry.

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.
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
Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
Analysing the construction industry and the built environment
Carry out first fix operations
Carry out second fix operations
Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery
Erect complex structural carcassing components
Install and maintain non-structural and structural components

Assessment is based on a combination of practical assessments, unit exams and online exams. Apprentices will complete practical assignments that demonstrate their competence in site carpentry skills, including timber cutting, framework construction, and installation of doors and windows. They will also undertake written exams to assess their understanding of technical drawings, construction techniques, and safety regulations.

Successful students may have the opportunity to pursue higher level qualifications in construction, many of which are offered at Foundation Degree level at SRC.

Upon successful completion of this course, apprentices will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career as a carpenter in the construction industry. Graduates may find employment in various sectors such as residential construction, commercial projects, or renovations, working for construction companies, carpentry contractors, or becoming self-employed professionals.