Introduction

Gain hands-on experience manufacturing bespoke joinery products, including certified fire doorsets, timber windows and cupboards. Working alongside the Joinery Foreman, you'll develop practical carpentry and joinery skills while completing formal training, building the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in the industry.

About the Employer

Badman & Badman Joinery Ltd has been Established in North Somerset for over 20 years and has a reputation as being a first class Joinery and Fire door company. Over recent years the demand for certified fire doors has increased, with Badmans Certifire and Firas accreditation we are able to manufacture and install bespoke fire doors in a multiple of finishes including oak, ash, spray paint or coloured laminate to name a few, along with door edge, face, frame and bead protection for hospitals or schools if required. In addition to fire doors, we manufacture bespoke reception counters, windows including box sash windows, kitchens, wardrobes and staircases as well as other bespoke joinery items. We currently supply fire doors and joinery to the Healthcare, Education, Local Authority, Commercial, Heritage and Residential sectors across the South West of England.

What You'll Do

Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice - learning new skills required to manufacture bespoke joinery items such as certificated fire doorsets, timber windows, and cupboards.
Assisting the Joinery Foreman by combining practical skills with formal training to develop professional carpentry and joinery skills.

Daily duties to include:

Assisting qualified joiners with construction and installation projects.
Measuring, cutting, shaping, modifying and assembling timber products.
Using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery safely.
Maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean working environment.
Following health and safety regulations at all times.
Attending college or training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme.
Recording progress and completing apprenticeship coursework.

The successful candidate will receive structured workplace training under the guidance of our Joinery Foreman. Training will be provided through a combination of practical tasks and ‘in job’ experience.

Learning how to measure, mark out, shape, and assemble a range of timber products.
Training in the correct and safe use of industrial machinery and hand tools.
Gaining experience in health & safety legislation, manual handling and safe working practices.
Building knowledge of joinery materials, quality standards and customer service requirements.
Completing workplace assessments set out by our Joinery Foreman, and maintaining evidence of skills gained as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Training Outcome

Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, there may be opportunity to progress to a fully qualified joinery position for the right candidate.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Interest in woodwork
Interest in construction

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above

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 - 8am to 5pm - one day per week for college attendance.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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