Advanced Carpenter Apprenticeship LVL3
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Company: GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD
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Location: Plymouth, PL7 4JN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,827.60 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000036941
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Application Deadline Date: 28/06/2026
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Start Date: 30/06/2026
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, Hours TBC with employer.
Brief Description
Are you a Level 2 qualified carpenter looking to take your skills, career, and earning potential to the next level?
We are a Independent Training Provider bas in Plymouth, looking for a dedicated Apprentice Carpenter to join our team for an advanced Level 3 Program.
Training to be Provided
- 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
Future Prospects
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
Vacancy Detail
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
Other Information
- 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.