Standard Level 2 Wood Machinist

Course Summary

To enrol onto this apprenticeship, you must have an employer who is willing to support you throughout the duration of your training and end point assessment.

The Level 2 Wood Machinist Apprenticeship is suitable for individuals who are interested in working within the woodworking, furniture manufacturing, joinery, timber engineering, or construction sectors and want to develop practical skills in machining and manufacturing timber products.

The apprenticeship focuses on the following course content:

Knowledge
- Health, safety and environmental requirements within manufacturing environments
- Timber and wood-based materials and their properties
- Woodworking machinery, tools and equipment
- Technical drawings, specifications and production instructions
- Quality standards and inspection procedures
- Manufacturing processes and production methods
- Safe machine set-up, operation and maintenance

Skills
- Select and prepare materials for production
- Read and interpret technical drawings and job specifications
- Set up, operate and monitor woodworking machinery
- Manufacture timber components to required specifications and tolerances
- Carry out quality checks and identify defects
- Maintain machinery and work areas safely
- Handle, store and move materials correctly
- Work efficiently to production schedules and deadlines

Behaviours
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Reliability and accountability
- Professionalism and a positive attitude
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Pride in producing high-quality products
- A willingness to learn and continuously improve