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Carpentry, Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies

Manufacturing has been described as a vital part of Britain’s economic future, which is why we believe it’s important that our future Engineers and Carpenters are trained to use the latest equipment, techniques and manufacturing processes. With top of the range facilities, we give every student who walks through our doors the chance to develop the skills these industries desire.

Career Paths

Real World Learning & Facilities

- Purpose-built facility including Bridgeport-style turret milling machines, Colchester lathes, 3D Printer, Laser Cutter and state-of-the-art materials testing equipment

Specialist workshop for Bench and Site Joinery

Links with engineering companies across Staffordshire and Derbyshire like Belle Engineering, Precision Engineering and Esterchem
Work experience and placement opportunities

Why choose Engineering & Manufacturing @ BLC?

You’ll be encouraged to bring your own projects to College and an afternoon a week is set aside for you to work on them.

The National average wage is £42,000pa for a Design Technician and £25,000pa for a Builder.

We have a state of the art purpose built work shops to give you real life experience.

We have extensive links with local companies such as Flowflex, Belle Engineering, Esterchem, Tuff Truk and Churnet Valley Engineering, where students can benefit from work experience placements.

Success Stories

Flowflex Invests in Engineering

Available courses for...

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Engineering

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering Course (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Carpentry & Joinery

Advance Apprenticeship in Site Joinery/Bench Carpentry Level 3
Apprenticeship in Site Joinery/Bench Carpentry Level 2
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
Site Carpentry Level 2
Site Carpentry Level 3
Bench Joinery Level 2
Bench Joinery Level 3

Engineering

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering Course (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Carpentry & Joinery

Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
Site Carpentry Level 2
Bench Joinery Level 2

Carpentry & Joinery

Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
Site Carpentry Level 2
Bench Joinery Level 2

Engineering

Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering Course (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Carpentry & Joinery

Advance Apprenticeship in Site Joinery/Bench Carpentry Level 3
Apprenticeship in Site Joinery/Bench Carpentry Level 2

View Our Latest Apprenticeship Jobs

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - Brookeswood Joinery Ltd, Leek

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Apprentice Bench Joiner

EMPLOYER

Brookeswood Joinery Ltd

Fould Farm, Meerbrook Rd, Leek ST13 8SQ

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Brookeswood are a manufacturer of bespoke timber windows, doors & stairs. Due to current demand for our products we are looking for an apprentice to join the team.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

We have a joinery workshop equipped with all the usual woodworking machinery. We manufacture to a very high standard, timber windows, doors & stairs. We are offering an opportunity for someone who is highly motivated and has excellent attention to detail, to work alongside and learn from some of the most skilled joiners in the area.

The job will initially involve, after an induction period helping and assisting the current team in the making of our products. Eventually once the apprenticeship and training period have been completed the role will be as a fully qualified bench joiner.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

You will need to have the ambition to become a skilled bench Joiner, be highly motivated and have a keen eye for detail.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

A team player, the ability to listen to and carry out instructions, organised and reliable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

Standard hours are 7-4 Monday-Thursday 7-1 Friday

WAGE

Salary: £4.50/hour

Benefits: Long term employment prospects/early finish on Friday/additional training & support/rural location.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Bench)

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Leek

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - GF Cabinet Makers, Leek

The details Apply Now

Apprentice Cabinet Maker

EMPLOYER

GF Cabinet Makers (Leek)

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

GF Cabinet Makers are looking to recruit an apprentice due to increased demand.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

The successful candidate will be learning to make kitchens from scratch, including making carcasses, fitting doors, making and fitting doors and the fitting of kitchens once complete. Other smaller pieces of furniture will also be made by the apprentice

SKILLS REQUIRED 

You will need to have the ambition to become a skilled bench Joiner, be highly motivated and have a keen eye for detail.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

A team player, the ability to listen to and carry out instructions, organised and reliable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

39 hours per week.

WAGE

Salary: Meets apprentice minimum wage.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Bench)

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Leek

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - Eric Johnson Construction Ltd (Adlington)

The details Apply Now

Level 2 Site Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
EMPLOYER

Eric Johnson Construction Ltd

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Apprenticeship opportunity to work as part of a small, established construction firm, being taught not only site based Carpentry and Joinery but other elements of the trade to give a fuller understanding of the industry.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

We are looking to take on a hardworking, enthusiastic and switched on individual who is looking to learn by doing. The successful candidate will assist in all areas of construction whilst focussing on the site based Carpentry and Joinery aspect of their course. This will include a wide variety of duties which could include:-
- Materials handling
- Site Maintenance
- Measuring and cutting/mixing raw materials
- Problem solving
- Many more….
SKILLS REQUIRED 

You should have a good aptitude for numbers and have an awareness for site safety

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Reliable, timely, hard working, have the ability to follow instruction, be happy working outdoors.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

Minimum 30 hours per week to meet apprenticeship requirements. Weekly hours to be advised to meet business needs.

WAGE

Salary: Meets apprentice minimum wage.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Site)

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Leek

The course was very helpful and the tutors were extremely friendly throughout the course - Richard Allen

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Carpentry, Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies

Available courses for...

Engineering

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Engineering

Carpentry & Joinery

Carpentry & Joinery

Engineering

Carpentry & Joinery

View Our Latest Apprenticeship Jobs

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - Brookeswood Joinery Ltd, Leek

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - GF Cabinet Makers, Leek

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - Eric Johnson Construction Ltd (Adlington)

Parent Contact Appointments – Week commencing Monday 25th January for 3 weeks

Virtual Info Event – Discrete Learning / Explore & Discover

Related Subject areas

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099 or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk