Joinery & Interior Installation

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

This programme is designed for:

• Individuals starting a career in site carpentry, particularly in the construction industry
• Apprentices working on-site, installing timber components such as doors, staircases, partitions, and roofing structures
• Existing site carpenters who want to formalise their skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification

Are there any entry requirements?

For apprentices aged 16–18:
Applicants should provide evidence of GCSE grades 1/G or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). If these qualifications have not yet been achieved, support will be available throughout the apprenticeship to help learners meet the required standards.

For apprentices aged 19 and over:
While GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 1/G or above (or equivalent) are beneficial, they are not mandatory. Initial assessments may be used to identify any support needs.

Additional Requirements:
Employers may set their own entry criteria based on the specific demands of the role or sector.

What is the curriculum intent of this Apprenticeship?

The course curriculum is designed and delivered in a way that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned with the needs of local and regional employers. It supports your achievement of relevant qualifications and prepares you for success in your chosen field.

The curriculum is thoughtfully structured and sequenced to build on your existing knowledge and experience, helping you acquire the new skills required to go further in your career, further training, education, or employment. It is also flexible and responsive, allowing for personalisation based on individual needs and current challenges in your role, which can be explored during workshop sessions.

As an apprentice, you will be expected to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical competence by the end of your training programme, showing how your learning contributes to the demands of the local, regional, and national economy.

What will the Apprenticeship cover?

Knowledge Areas

• Health, Safety & Environment: Understand safety laws, PPE, fire safety, manual handling, and environmental practices like recycling and waste disposal
• Safe Work Practices: Follow site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and hazard identification
• Construction & Materials: Know building methods, timber types, decay and repair, and carpentry products
• Drawings & Estimation: Read construction drawings and calculate material needs and cutting lists
• Tools & Maintenance: Use and maintain hand and power tools, jigs, and laser level
• Site Carpentry Skills: Apply first and second fix techniques, roof installations, timber sizing, and fitting components
• Professional Conduct & Employment: Communicate well, work in teams, support well-being, encourage inclusion, and understand employment types, small business setup, and tax basics

Skills Development

• Health, Safety & Environment: Follow safety and environmental regulations, maintain a safe workspace and segregate waste
• Regulations & Standards: Comply with industry standards and guidance across all site activities
• Technical & Communication Skills: Interpret drawings, estimate materials, produce cutting lists, and communicate using construction terminology
• Tool Use & Maintenance: Select, use, store, and maintain hand and power tools; sharpen tools and produce jigs
• Well-being & Support: Recognise and access mental and physical health support for self and others
• Site Carpentry Techniques: Apply first and second fix methods, install structural fixings, size timber, construct roofs, and fit components like stairs, doors, and mouldings
• Measurement & Assembly: Use laser levels, measure and mark out, cut and mitre, and form secure connections using various fixings

End Point Assessment

This is the final assessment and includes a:

• Multiple-choice knowledge test
• Practical assessment with questioning
• Professional discussion (based on a portfolio of evidence)

Progression Routes

Roles such as:

• Advanced Site Carpenter
• Team Leader or Supervisor in Construction
• Self-employed Carpenter or Contractor

Higher-level qualifications:

• Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship

Professional recognition with organisations such as:

• The Institute of Carpenters
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) – via further study and experience

When and where will I learn?

Throughout the programme, apprentices will attend our Darlington-based training centre and workshop (Lingfield Way, DL1 4QZ) for six hours each week. This dedicated time allows them to build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a structured environment. During these sessions, apprentices will complete coursework, receive immediate feedback, and prepare for their Apprenticeship Assessment. 

The remainder of the week will be spent with their employer, applying what they've learned in a real-world setting and continuing to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours on the job.

This course will typically take 24 months to complete, depending on your working hours and prior experience.

What do I do next?

View our latest vacancies

Or you can:

Apply for this apprenticeship area to be entered into a 'pool of candidates' -when a relevant vacancy becomes available, we will contact you.

If you are already employed in this area and wish to join the apprenticeship training, or have identified an employer wishing to start you as an apprentice in this area, please contact us

Who is this Apprenticeship for?

This programme is designed for:  

• Carpentry apprentices who have completed a Level 2 qualification
• Individuals working on building sites or in domestic / commercial construction
• Site carpenters seeking to expand their technical ability and take on more complex tasks and responsibilities

This apprenticeship suits those looking to become fully qualified site joiners working to high standards across a variety of building environments.

Are there any entry requirements?

Candidates should have completed the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery (Site Joinery) Apprenticeship

For apprentices aged 16–18:
Applicants should provide evidence of GCSE grades 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). If these qualifications have not yet been achieved, support will be available throughout the apprenticeship to help learners meet the required standards.

For apprentices aged 19 and over:
While GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) are beneficial, they are not mandatory. Initial assessments may be used to identify any support needs.

Additional Requirements:
Employers may set their own entry criteria based on the specific demands of the role or sector.

What is the curriculum intent of this Apprenticeship?

The course curriculum is designed and delivered in a way that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned with the needs of local and regional employers. It supports your achievement of relevant qualifications and prepares you for success in your chosen field.

The curriculum is thoughtfully structured and sequenced to build on your existing knowledge and experience, helping you acquire the new skills required to go further in your career, further training, education, or employment. It is also flexible and responsive, allowing for personalisation based on individual needs and current challenges in your role, which can be explored during workshop sessions.

As an apprentice, you will be expected to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical competence by the end of your training programme, showing how your learning contributes to the demands of the local, regional, and national economy.

What will the Apprenticeship cover?

Knowledge Areas

• Health & Safety: Understanding safety laws, responsibilities, PPE, safe working practices, and incident reporting
• Environment & Sustainability: Pollution control, waste management, energy efficiency, and sustainable materials
• Construction & Regulations: Building principles, fire safety, insulation, acoustic/thermal performance, and standards
• Planning & Technical Skills: Reading drawings, work instructions, resource planning, and digital tools
• Communication & Documentation: Clear writing, record-keeping, and quality checks
• Advanced Carpentry Techniques: Complex first and second fixing, roofing, repairs, heritage work, and non-standard joints
• Workplace Well-being & Culture: Mental health, inclusion, diversity, and support access

Skills Development

• Health & Safety Practices: Follow safety regulations and apply safe systems of work
• Environmental & Sustainable Working: Apply eco-friendly practices and comply with environmental standards
• Planning & Resource Management: Interpret drawings, plan work, manage time, calculate resources, and monitor stock

Tool Use:

• Select and use hand/power tools for standard and complex carpentry tasks
• Advanced Carpentry Techniques: Perform complex first / second fix, roofing, joints, and repair work
• Quality: Apply quality checks and complete digital / paper documentation
• Communication & Reporting:  Report issues clearly and contribute to solutions

Additional Qualification

• The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) approved SiteRight Fire Door Installation Awareness course or the Level 3 Award in Fire Door Safety must be successfully completed during the programme, unless the apprentice has already achieved it prior to enrolment.

End Point Assessment

End-Point Assessment (EPA) includes:

• Multiple-choice knowledge test (online)
• Practical assessment with questioning
• Professional discussion (based on a portfolio of evidence)

Progression Routes

Apprentices can continue to:

Advanced roles such as:

• Site supervisor
• Team leader
• Self-employed carpenter/joiner

Further qualifications such as:

• Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor
• NVQs in Construction or Site Management
• Specialised training in heritage joinery or sustainable construction

This qualification also provides a pathway to Gold CSCS Skilled Worker Card status.

When and where will I learn?

Throughout the programme, apprentices will attend our Darlington based training centre and workshop (Lingfield Way, DL1 4QZ) for six hours each week. This dedicated time allows them to build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a structured environment. During these sessions, apprentices will complete coursework, receive immediate feedback, and prepare for their Apprenticeship Assessment. 

The remainder of the week will be spent with their employer, applying what they've learned in a real-world setting and continuing to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours on the job.

This course will typically take 15 months to complete, depending on your working hours and prior experience.

What do I do next?

View our latest vacancies

Or you can:

Apply for this apprenticeship area to be entered into a 'pool of candidates' -when a relevant vacancy becomes available, we will contact you.

If you are already employed in this area and wish to join the apprenticeship training, or have identified an employer wishing to start you as an apprentice in this area, please contact us

Who is this apprenticeship for?

This programme is designed for:

• School or college leavers who want to begin a career in a practical, hands-on construction and interiors trade.
• Individuals looking to develop technical installation skills, including fitting kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and bespoke interior fittings.
• New or existing employees working in fitted interiors, joinery, construction, or installation companies who want to build competence on-site and gain a recognised industry qualification.

Entry Requirements

For apprentices aged 16–18:
Applicants should provide evidence of GCSE grades 1/G or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). If these qualifications have not yet been achieved, support will be available throughout the apprenticeship to help learners meet the required standards.

For apprentices aged 19 and over:
While GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 1/G or above (or equivalent) are beneficial, they are not mandatory. Initial assessments may be used to identify any support needs.

Additional Requirements:
Employers may set their own entry criteria based on the specific demands of the role or sector.

Curriculum Intent

The course curriculum is designed and delivered in a way that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned with the needs of local and regional employers. It supports your achievement of relevant qualifications and prepares you for success in your chosen field.

The curriculum is thoughtfully structured and sequenced to build on your existing knowledge and experience, helping you acquire the new skills required to advance in your career, further training, education, or employment. It is also flexible and responsive, allowing for personalisation based on individual needs and current challenges in your role, which can be explored during workshop sessions.

As an apprentice, you will be expected to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical competence by the end of your training programme, showing how your learning contributes to the demands of the local, regional, and national economy.

What will the apprenticeship cover?

Knowledge Areas

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Legislation, regulations, safe systems of work, PPE, functional safety, hazard control and mental health awareness.
• Safe Working Practices: Risk assessments, method statements, site procedures, tool and equipment safety, defect reporting and limits of competence.
• Construction Principles: Building structures, services, insulation, fire and moisture control, and traditional and modern construction methods.
• Installation and Finishing Methods: Fitted furniture, sequential assembly, boxing, boarding, frameworks and ancillary product installation.
• Trade Fundamentals: Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical principles, tools, materials, isolation procedures and testing awareness.
• Planning, Design and Quality: Interpreting drawings and specifications, digital design basics, pre‑installation checks, fault identification and rectification.
• Communication, Documentation and Teamwork: Verbal and written communication, documentation, sustainability, resource use and effective team working.

Skills Development

• Preparation and Pre‑installation Checks: Location, product, material and dimensional checks, interpretation of drawings, and assessment of building suitability.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance: Compliance with health and safety requirements, PPE selection, maintaining safe work areas, and sustainable waste management.
• Tools, Equipment and Materials Handling: Safe selection, use and storage of hand and power tools, and removal and disposal of existing products.
• Installation and Assembly Skills: Sequential assembly and installation of fitted furniture, boxing, boarding, frameworks, and ancillary products including dry‑fitting.
• Quality Control, Faults and Rectification: Identification and reporting of faults and snags and carrying out rectification within limits of competence using root cause analysis.
• Communication and Customer Interaction: Verbal communication with colleagues and customers, collaborative problem‑solving, and effective customer handover and product guidance.
• Documentation and Team Working: Completion of required documentation and application of effective team‑working principles.

Course Delivery

The programme is delivered through blended learning, with a strong emphasis on remote sessions. Apprentices will join online tutorials and webinars via Microsoft Teams, complete e-learning modules, build portfolios on Google Drive, and have weekly progress reviews to prepare for End Point Assessment.

To participate, apprentices need a reliable internet connection, a computer with webcam and microphone, and basic IT skills. Remote learning supports knowledge and skills but does not replace hands-on experience, which is gained in the workplace.

Local apprentices can attend our Darlington training centre (Lingfield Way, DL1 4QZ) for up to six hours weekly to develop practical skills in a controlled environment.

This course will typically take 18 months to complete, depending on your working hours and prior experience.

Apprenticeship Assessment

This is the final assessment and includes a:

• Practical observation with questioning
• Professional discussion (based on a portfolio of evidence)

Progression routes

Roles such as:

• Fitted Interiors Installer (Advanced)
• Site Installer or Lead Installer
• Kitchen, Bedroom or Bathroom Installer
• Shopfitting Installer
• Interior Fit‑Out Operative
• Installation Supervisor or Team Leader (with experience)

Higher‑level qualifications:

• Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship (with further experience)
• Technical qualifications in carpentry, joinery, site supervision or construction management

Professional recognition and cards:

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) – Skilled Worker / Advanced Craft / Supervisor cards
• Institute of Carpenters (IOC) membership
• British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BIKBBI)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) – via further study and experience

What do I do next?

View our latest vacancies

Or you can:

Apply for this apprenticeship area to be entered into a 'pool of candidates' -when a relevant vacancy becomes available, we will contact you.

If you are already employed in this area and wish to join the apprenticeship training, or have identified an employer wishing to start you as an apprentice in this area, please contact us