Wood and Timber Industries

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Wood and Timber Industries like?

Are you enthusiastic about DIY? Would you like to use your woodworking skills professionally in a rewarding job sector? This course will teach you how to thrive in a Scottish industry where apprentices are in high demand. 

What's the qualification?

You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Wood and Timber Industries at SCQF Level 5, 6 or 7. 

Your qualification includes:

SCQF Level 5

  • Sawmilling at SCQF Level 5

  • Merchant Supplies — Timber at SCQF Level 5

  • Wood Machining (Furniture) at SCQF Level 5

  • Engineered Wood at SCQF Level 5

  • Wood Products Manufacturing at SCQF Level 5

SCQF Level 6

  • Engineered Wood at SCQF Level 6

  • Wood Products Manufacture at SCQF Level 6

SCQF Level 7

  • Merchant Supplies – Timber at SCQF Level 7

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

During your apprenticeship, you could learn how to:

  • produce wood products including planed, profiled and jointed wood

  • operate computer numerical control (CNC) machines

  • manufacture complex wood components

  • finish wood products by hand

  • maintain wood machining equipment

  • educate customers on your timber products and services

You'll also develop the following core skills:  

  • information technology (IT) skills

  • numeracy

  • problem-solving

  • communication

  • teamwork

These skills are not just valuable to employees in the wood and timber industries. They're transferable across other industries including:

  • land management

  • agriculture

  • manufacturing

  • engineering

  • many other vocational sectors

Where could it take me?

There's a range of career paths available to you as a graduate of this Modern Apprenticeship course. You can either undertake further study or move into full-time work straight away. 

Further education: Develop your skills further with additional qualifications that can allow you to work in a wider variety of roles. Examples include related apprenticeships such as the SCQF level 6 Modern Apprenticeship in Trees and Timber. You can also take specialised industry qualifications that allow you to work in higher-level roles such as an assessor or verifier. 

Straight to work: Use your wood and timber industries qualification to begin work in the sector immediately. After completing the apprenticeship, you could start a range of jobs including the following:  

  • wood machinist

  • timber yard worker

  • CNC machinist

  • sawyer

  • sales assistant 

  • carpenter

  • joiner

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Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for entry into the SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship course. SCQF Level 6/7 candidates should have completed the SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship course or have a similar level of qualification and experience.  

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take 18 to 24 months to complete.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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