Carpentry Apprenticeship

AC Construction are looking for a hardworking, reliable and passionate Carpentry apprentice to join their experienced team in and around Plymouth. We are a very experienced company that has taken on many apprentices throughout the years, working to teach them new skills and develop the ones they already have.

What you'll do

• Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Standard (Site)
• Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test - CSCS Test
• As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer
• You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training
• Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory-based, whilst the rest will be practical
• Typical duties involve shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified

Training

Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory-based, whilst the rest will be practical
• As an additional qualification, you will also achieve your Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding
• As part of your apprenticeship, Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card
• This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer
• Functional Skills in English and maths will be available if required

After the apprenticeship

On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to apply for a full-time post may be offered to the right learner, and progress onto level 3.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 1-9)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 1-9)

About the employer

We provide high quality property refurbishment and maintenance services for both domestic and commercial clients throughout the UK. We are a family run business, with over 35 years of experience, specialising in hotel and property refurbishment and maintenance.

We cover all aspects of work – from small jobs to large projects – through our network of highly skilled and qualified tradesman and engineers. Our highly skilled and dedicated team have successfully undertaken home renovations, as well as office, hotel and shop refurbishments.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 4.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year