Equip your sites with skilled site carpentry talent
Our Level 2 Site Carpentry apprenticeship is delivered through our purpose-built training hubs and has been designed to address the shortage of skilled workers in the house-building industry by helping to train and prepare the next generation of highly proficient site carpenters.
This apprenticeship is ideal for:
- new entrants seeking their first step towards a career in construction site carpentry
- employers seeking a cost-effective way to train new site carpenters to bring in new talent.
Key benefits of this apprenticeship
Realistic site experience
Our training hubs immerse apprentices in realistic site conditions and our intensive model delivers core skills and training upfront so they are ready to contribute on site from day one.
Financial support
Many training costs are fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, with CITB grants available to support employers.
Quality focussed
This is a quality-focused, NHBC Standards-driven apprenticeship. Apprentices learn the importance of compliance with the Standards and high-quality output from day one.
Flexibility
Choose a start date that aligns with your workforce planning. Accelerated learning enables apprentices to complete their qualification in 14–18 months.
Programme overview
Duration: 18 month programme (accelerated compared to traditional training routes).
Delivery: Initial two-week intensive skills period at a training hub, after which they will be ready to go on site. Following this, apprentices return to the training hub regularly over the next 13 months.
Intake dates: Multiple intake dates throughout the year.
Qualification: Level 2 Site Carpentry apprenticeship.
Accreditation: Meets Apprenticeship Standard ST0048.
Apprentices develop skills in:
- health and safety
- setting out structural components and measuring, cutting and positioning components
- constructing stud walling and encasement
- flooring techniques
- installation of stairs including handrails and spindles
- cladding
- installing wall and floor units
- external and internal door hanging
- skirting and window boards
- cut rafter and truss roofing including verge and eaves formation.
Enquire about our apprenticeship programmes
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss hiring an apprentice and working with us as your training provider. We will respond to you within three working days.
Contact us for more information
If you would like more information, please use the contact form or call our training team.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Ready to apply?
If you're an employer ready to enrol a team member, or a prospective apprentice already employed, complete our application form and send it to qualifications@nhbc.co.uk.
A member of our apprenticeships team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
More information
How do apprenticeships work?
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Apprenticeship funding
Grants are available to recognise the extra cost, resource and time involved in recruiting and training apprentices.
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about our apprenticeship programmes.