Career Path to Becoming a Carpenter
Discover the rewarding career of a carpenter - from creating wooden structures to building stage sets. Learn about the roles, responsibilities, typical hours, and potential career progression in this field. Find out the various routes available, such as college courses, apprenticeships, and starting your own business. Start your journey towards becoming a skilled carpenter today!
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By the end of this session, learners will understand: What the role involves Key information about the role What routes are available to you What are your next steps 1 <Title of presentation>
Key info Key info Entry level 17,000 Experienced 38,000 Typical hours: 38 - 40 per week Working pattern: You may work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
What does a Carpenter do? What does a Carpenter do? Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden structures, fittings and furniture On a daily basis you might: discuss plans and job instructions with clients or site managers cut and shape timber for floorboards, doors, skirting boards and window frames make and fit structures like staircases, door frames, roof timbers and partition walls assemble fitted and free-standing furniture install kitchens, cupboards and shelving build wooden supports to hold setting concrete in place - shuttering fit interiors in shops, bars, restaurants, offices and public buildings construct stage sets for theatre, film and TV productions
Career progression Career progression With experience, you could become a site supervisor or construction project manager. You could also move into construction estimating and contracts management, or specialise in areas like stage sets or heritage restoration. You could start your own business, train apprentices or teach at a further education college.
What routes you can take to be a Carpenter? What routes you can take to be a Carpenter? College You could take a college course like: Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery T Level in On Site Construction Entry requirements You'll usually need: 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level You could do an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery. There are 2 options: site carpenter architectural joiner Both of these apprenticeships are available at intermediate and advanced levels. For both you'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider. You could also do a wood product manufacturing operative intermediate apprenticeship.
English Maths Biology What What subjects subjects could I could I Chemistry Physics Geography What subjects do I need to enter this sector? focus on? focus on? Foreign languages Art and design Design and Technology Physical education Computing History
Our role models Our role models Our role models are inspirational individuals who have achieved career success in their chosen field through Apprenticeship and Technical Education pathways. They represent the impact that such a chosen pathway can have to future generations. Their wealth of experience in their field is combined with an exciting and inspirational career journey that has successfully utilised the skills learnt through our competition skills development programme. On the next slide you will get the chance to hear from one of them.
Conversations with a Carpenter Conversations with a Carpenter Name: Ian Occupation: Carpenter Education: College Location: South West
Discussion Discussion Is this a sector you would consider entering? What do you see as the positives for this career pathway? What do you see as the negatives?
Next steps Find an Apprenticeship: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipse arch Find a course: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/search Not sure what role would be right for you? INSERT Conversations with link here
Thank you Any questions?
