Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship

Introduction

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Joiner to join our Property Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a recognised Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery qualification through Oldham College whilst working alongside experienced tradespeople maintaining and improving our homes.

About the Employer

We are a housing association formed to benefit our local communities.

We are committed to our purpose of providing quality homes and services and with around 10% of the local population living in an FCHO home, we are proud to be an anchor organisation through our significant contribution as a large local business and employer.

We own and manage around 11,500 homes, have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating, and plan to build more than 600 affordable new homes in the coming years.

What You'll Do

This is an exciting opportunity to gain a recognised Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery qualification through Oldham College whilst working alongside experienced tradespeople maintaining and improving our homes.

At FCHO we're passionate about investing in local talent and helping people build rewarding careers. Many of our apprentices progress into permanent skilled trade positions, with opportunities to continue developing throughout their career.

Working alongside experienced joiners and other trades, every day will be different and you'll gain experience across a wide variety of joinery work.

You'll learn how to:

• Fit kitchens, doors, skirting boards and architraves
• Repair and replace flooring
• Carry out first and second fix joinery
• Install locks and ironmongery
• Measure, mark out and cut timber accurately
• Use hand and power tools safely
• Read drawings and job specifications
• Work with other trades including plumbers, electricians and plasterers
• Maintain high standards of health and safety
• Deliver excellent customer service
• As your confidence and skills develop, you'll take on more responsibility under the guidance of experienced colleagues

Training Outcome

A real opportunity to secure a permanent career with FCHO. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Any other 3 GCSE's - 9-4 (A*-C)
• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 9-4 (A*-C)

Course Information

Course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: THE OLDHAM COLLEGE