What opportunities will this course give me?
On completion and achievement of the standard, you will become a fully qualified Architectural Joiner
What will I be learning?
The apprenticeship in Advanced Architectural Joinery builds on the competence developed at Level 2 and serves to support apprentices with the responsibility for managing their own and other peoples work, as well as being required to complete complex and non-standard work. Examples of complex tasks include curved products, irregular joints and bespoke work.
Advanced Architectural Joiners will normally be employed in a workshop, producing complex building components by setting out, marking out and manufacturing bespoke architectural products (e.g. Curved headed doors, windows, staircases with turns and panelling/cladding).
Why is this course for me?
The apprenticeship standard covers the core skills, knowledge and behaviours to encompass this trade, also develops pathway specific skills to include:
Advanced Architectural Joiner
• utilising advanced trade skills to carry out complex architectural joinery work to a high standard and to demanding tolerances
• setting out complex work tasks for non-standard architectural joinery products, including complex door sets, doors, windows, units and fitments, staircases (straight and with turns) and products with single/double curvature feature
• manufacturing complex and non-standard architectural joinery products including doors, windows with opening lights, units and fitments, panelling/cladding, staircases (straight and with turns) and veneers
Apprentices will develop through on and off-the-job learning and are expected to attend Eastleigh College on a day release basis and on successful completion will achieve the qualification necessary to work in industry
Additionally, unless exempt on entry, apprentices will be required to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in English & Maths prior to undertaking end point assessment.
The typical duration of this apprenticeship is expected to be 12-15 months.
Your progress will be continuously monitored and supported by a Trainer
How will my learning be enhanced?
The achievement of this standard will meet the requirement of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Advanced Skilled Worker standard, which is widely recognised as a licence to operate in a skilled construction trade.
What do I need to sign up?
Entry is subject to interview and assessment and you will need to have relevant employment. Completed the level 2 Architectural Joinery Standard. In addition, you will need to have 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher, including English & Maths
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Is there anything else I need to know?
The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship program at Eastleigh College. It's designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently.
Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as practical exams, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations or observations and we will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us.
The end-point assessment must be taken at the end of your apprenticeship, and the results determine whether you have successfully completed the program and achieved the apprenticeship standard.
Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification.
If you are a levy paying employer, the cost of training will be funded through your digital account. If you are a non-levy paying employer you will pay 5% of the cost of training. For full details on fees, or for any other enquiries please email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000
Application Information
Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.
Course Code
WOAAV3/STND/AJ
Course Options
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| Session | Venue | Starts | Days | Time | Weeks | Fees* | 24+ Fees* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAJ3 | Eastleigh College | 9/9/2024 | – | 35 | - | Apply now |
Need some further advice?
Contact the Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000