Carpentry Foundation Apprenticeship

Summary

Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

• have an EHC plan
• are in care or have been in care
• are in prison or have been in prison

This is an excellent opportunity for a young person to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry while developing valuable technical, employability and workplace skills. Working alongside experienced construction professionals, the apprentice will support a range of onsite activities across refurbishment and repair projects.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm,

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 2026

Duration

8 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Assist in fitting doors, skirting boards, and kitchen units
• Support void repairs and minor plastering/plumbing
• Prepare homes for re-letting and retrofit projects
• Collaborate with colleagues and tenants
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

Where you'll work

WALTHAM FOREST TOWN HALL
FOREST ROAD
LONDON
E17 4JF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Training course

Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Training schedule

• The apprentice will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training
• 1 day per week at college
• On-site college-based training
• The remaining days will be spent working with Service Store, gaining practical experience and developing carpentry skills in the workplace
• Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship

More training information

As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards the Foundation onsite trades apprenticeship, combining college-based learning with practical workplace experience at Service Store Your training will help you develop skills in:

• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Measuring, marking out and preparing materials
• Basic carpentry and joinery techniques
• Installing and repairing doors, frames, skirting boards and other timber fixtures
• Understanding construction drawings and specifications
• Working safely on construction and maintenance sites
• Teamwork, communication and professional workplace behaviours Problem-solving and practical maintenance tasks
• Customer service and working effectively with clients and colleagues English, maths and employability skills relevant to the construction industry

You will attend Waltham Forest College one day per week, with the remaining days spent at Service Store gaining hands-on experience and applying your learning in a real workplace.

This apprenticeship will give you a recognised qualification, valuable practical experience and transferable skills to support your future career in carpentry.

Requirements

You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.