Advanced Carpenter Apprenticeship LVL3

  • Company: GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD
  • Location: Plymouth, PL7 4JN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £19,827.60 per year
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-2000036941
  • Application Deadline Date: 28/06/2026
  • Start Date: 30/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 5
  • 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.  

Ready to start your adventure?