Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
Carpenter & Joiner Apprenticeship Pathway
Everything you need to know about starting a Carpenter & Joiner apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.
Apprenticeship Standard Details
DURATION
36 Months
START WAGE
£19,000/yr
SOC CODE
5315
Entry Requirements:
- GCSE Grade 3 in English and Maths
- Good practical geometry skills and spatial reasoning
Typical Learning Modules:
• First Fix Carpentry & Framing
• Second Fix & Ironmongery
• Woodworking Machine Safety
• Building Regulations
• Structural Timber Joints
Certification Outcome
Level 2/3 NVQ Diploma & CSCS Skilled Blue Card
Top Training Providers
- Leeds College of Building
- CITB Construction College
- Building Craft College London
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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