If you like making things and enjoy working with wood, this could be an ideal career for you. They construct, erect, install, finish and repair wooden and metal structures and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings. Some carpenters may also carry out work on large concrete, steel and timber structures such as bridges, dams, power stations and civil engineering projects. Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden fixtures and fittings as part of construction projects. You will need formal qualifications to become a carpenter or joiner and some on-site experience. If you have not worked in construction before, you could work as a joiner's mate or labourer to get site experience. The best way to become a carpenter or joiner is through an Apprenticeship programme. Carpenters may perform the following tasks: • Construct formwork into which concrete is poured • Set out an outline of the building on the ground of the site. • Build floors, wall frameworks and roofs, and lay timber floors • Read plans and specifications to determine the dimensions, materials required and installation processes • Install metal and timber windows, sashes and doors • Construct and erect prefabricated units, such as cottages and houses • Cut materials with hand and power tools and assemble, or nail, cut and shape parts • Install door handles, locks, hardware, flooring underlay, insulating material and other fixtures • Maintain and sharpen tools. Bench Joiners carry out similar tasks but would normally construct structures in a workshop before fitting them on site. They would also be expected to be able to work in dwellings, factories or in shop fitting. What qualification will I get? NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry (Construction) or Bench Joinery (Construction) Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction) (QCF) or Bench Joiner (Construction) (QCF) Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English and maths Level 2
Name: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Joinery (Bench/Site Carpentry) Qualification title: Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding CITB Construction Skills Created 20150312 10:21:49 Updated 20151126 11:37:01
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Title: Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) Classification: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment