Training course: Craft carpentry and joinery (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, Hours TBC with employer. 30.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 5
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
As a LVL 3 Carpentry Apprentice, you will move beyond standard carpentry tasks to take on technical specifications and supervisory responsibilities:
Advanced Technical Skills: Work on highly complex builds and interpret advanced technical specifications with precision
Leadership & Supervision: Run sections of jobs, support the team on-site, and learn how to effectively lead trades and projects
Quality Control: Take direct responsibility for inspecting finished work, ensuring all installations meet rigorous quality standards
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside other construction trades on-site to ensure smooth project delivery
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Craft carpentry and joinery (level 3)
Your training plan
Total Duration: 18 months total (comprising 15 months of practical training + 3 months End Point Assessment)
Training Centre Attendance: Structured block training consisting of around 90% if your time being spent on site, and the remaining 10% at the centre
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Level 2 Carpentry qualification in:
Carpentry (grade N/A)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Other requirements
Based near or commute to sites near Plymouth.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a clear motivation to progress into a leadership or management role.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with other trades and leading site tasks.
About this company
We are an Independent Training Provider based in Plymouth
After this apprenticeship
This role is designed to accelerate your progression from a skilled installer to a highly competent professional capable of delivering complex projects, mastering advanced techniques, and leading teams on site.
The apprenticeship is focused on fast-tracking your path into supervisory and management positions, including foreperson, team leader, and site management roles.
Throughout the programme, you will work towards:
SCS Gold Card Status – Successful completion of the apprenticeship is intended to lead directly to achieving your CSCS Gold Card
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) – Gain your SMSTS qualification within a set timeframe, strengthening your knowledge of site safety and management responsibilities
Specialist Industry Certification – Achieve advanced qualifications, including a Fire Door Level 2 Certificate, supported by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and awarded through NOCN
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036941.