Carpentry and Joinery (SCQF Level 6) Modern Apprenticeship
What is special about this course?
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) offer anyone over the age of 16 the chance to earn while you learn. They are an exciting way of gaining a recognised qualification that will help to start your career without having to study full time.
As an apprentice carpenter/joiner you could be involved in a range of projects from floor joists and window frames to hanging doors and fitting units and worktops.
You will work with experienced colleagues on real projects while putting into practice what you learn from our dedicated lecturers at our Linkwood Technology Centre.
This course will provide apprentice carpenters/joiners with specific Trade Training as specified by the Construction Skills Sector Skills Council (CITB), ensuring that you will be highly qualified and skilled.
Entry requirements
You should be in a job or placement where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the qualification.
Course content includes:
- Store Resources Ready for Use
- Erect and Dismantle Working Platforms
- Contribute to Efficient Working Practices
- Install First Fixing Components
- Install Second Fixing Components
- Erect Structural Carcassing Components
- Produce Joinery Setting Out Details
- Mark Out Joinery from Setting Out Details
- Manufacture Joinery Products
- CITB Health and Safety Test
- Maintain Internal and External Timber Components
- Contribute to Establishing the Operational Area
- Contribute to the Progress of Operations
- Assist with the Organisation of Resources
- Co-ordinate and Install First and Second Fixing
- Components and Finishings
- Integrative Assessment in the Construction Industry
- Co-ordinate and Erect Structural Carcassing Components
The key element of a Modern Apprenticeship programme is work-based SVQs combined with five core skills.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Work based
- Block release
This course is work based where you will train towards a nationally recognised qualification while working as an employee, with support from UHI Moray. You will attend classes on campus via block release with the remainder of the time spent training on the job.
How long will my course last?
4 Years1st year: 19 weeks on campus learning
2nd year: 11 weeks on campus learning
3rd year: 1 week on campus learning
4th year: 1 week on campus learning
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
- Technology Centre
- Work Based
Start date
August/September
Fees
In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Additional costs
In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may:
- Gain full time employment within the industry
- Progress onto further study including the PDA in Carpentry and Joinery or HNC Construction Management
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
For more information about this Modern Apprenticeship programme, please contact Gillian McKenzie, Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), on 07770 231761 in the first instance.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.