How do I get a joiner apprenticeship in Northern Ireland?

You need an employer willing to take you on. Register your interest with Rutledge and your local branch will talk you through the Construction and Construction Crafts framework, entry requirements and current employer vacancies.

What level is a joiner apprenticeship?

We deliver this at Level 2 and Level 3 under ApprenticeshipsNI.

Yes. You are employed and paid by your employer throughout, and the training itself is government funded through ApprenticeshipsNI.

How old do I need to be?

ApprenticeshipsNI is open from age 16. Funding rules differ for those aged 25 and over, so check with your local branch.

ApprenticeshipsNI · Level 2 and Level 3

Joinery apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.

Train as a joiner while you work, with an employer paying you and Rutledge delivering the off-the-job training. Joinery sits inside the Construction and Construction Crafts frameworks under ApprenticeshipsNI.

Government-funded provision

Rutledge delivers Apprenticeships NI under contract with the Department for the Economy. There is no fee to the apprentice, training is fully funded by DfE.

What you learn.

Setting out, measuring and marking timber to drawings
First and second fix carpentry on site
Bench joinery, doors, frames, stairs and fitted units
Safe use of hand tools, power tools and fixed machinery
Health and safety, CSR and site working practice

Where it leads.

Site joiner
Bench joiner
Shopfitter
Kitchen and bedroom fitter

Frameworks: Construction, Construction Crafts.

Joinery apprenticeships near you.

Delivered from our branches across Northern Ireland.

Common questions.

How do I get a joiner apprenticeship in Northern Ireland?: You need an employer willing to take you on. Register your interest with Rutledge and your local branch will talk you through the Construction and Construction Crafts framework, entry requirements and current employer vacancies.
What level is a joiner apprenticeship?: We deliver this at Level 2 and Level 3 under ApprenticeshipsNI.
Do I get paid?: Yes. You are employed and paid by your employer throughout, and the training itself is government funded through ApprenticeshipsNI.
How old do I need to be?: ApprenticeshipsNI is open from age 16. Funding rules differ for those aged 25 and over, so check with your local branch.

Related routes into joinery.

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Send us a couple of details and we will point you to the right course, apprenticeship or job. No obligation, no cost to enquire.

18 branches across Northern Ireland
Department for the Economy approved training provider
Enquiries answered during branch opening hours
Prefer to talk? Call 028 2568 9643

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