How to become Wood machinist
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
College
You can take a college course that would teach you some of the skills needed. Relevant courses include:
- Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills
- Level 1 Diploma In Carpentry and Joinery
- Level 2 Diploma in Wood Machining
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a wood product manufacturing operative intermediate apprenticeship or a carpentry and joinery intermediate apprenticeship.
If you want to work in the furniture industry you could do a furniture manufacturing intermediate apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a labourer in construction, or an assistant with a wood products or furniture manufacturing company. You could then specialise in machining work after doing on-the-job training.
Direct Application
You could apply directly to work as a wood machinist. You'll need experience of working with timber.
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Further information
You can get more details about how to become a wood machinist from Go Construct.