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Joinery Apprenticeship Questionnaire

Joinery Apprenticeship Questionnaire
Introduction
Welcome to Touch Bespoke Joinery!

We’re excited to offer a hands-on Joinery Apprenticeship, where you’ll learn essential woodworking skills alongside our experienced team. Here’s what you need to know about the role:

o Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (weekends off). Overtime may occasionally be required to meet project deadlines.
o Location: Our workshop is located on a farm with very limited access via public transport. Reliable travel to and from work is essential.

What You Can Expect:
o Training and guidance in various aspects of joinery—from basic tool handling to crafting bespoke pieces.
o A supportive team environment that values learning, safety, and high-quality workmanship.
o The chance to contribute to real projects that help you build your skills and confidence.

What We Expect From You:
o Enthusiasm for practical, hands-on work in a woodworking environment.
o Punctuality and commitment to the required hours and occasional overtime.
o Willingness to learn, follow safety guidelines, and collaborate with the team.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please fill out this short questionnaire. Your answers will help us get a sense of your background, interests, and how you might fit in. We’ll review your responses before arranging an interview. If you have any questions about the form or the role, feel free to let us know!

Full Name & Age*

Full Name & Age*

Example: “John Smith, 15 years old.”

Email Address*

Email Address*

Telephone Number*

Telephone Number*

Where do you live, and how do you plan on commuting to our workshop?*

Where do you live, and how do you plan on commuting to our workshop?*

Consider mentioning any reliable transport arrangements, lifts from family, etc.

What attracts you to joinery or working with wood?*

What attracts you to joinery or working with wood?*

Example: “I love creating things with my hands, and I’m curious about how furniture is made.”

Have you worked on any practical or creative projects (at school or home)?*

Have you worked on any practical or creative projects (at school or home)?*

Example: Building a small shelf in school, helping a family member with DIY, etc.

Which school subjects or hobbies do you enjoy most, and why?*

Which school subjects or hobbies do you enjoy most, and why?*

This could include Design Technology, Art, or even activities that show creativity or problem-solving.

How do you feel about starting work at 7:30 AM and occasionally starting early or staying later for overtime?*

How do you feel about starting work at 7:30 AM and occasionally starting early or staying later for overtime?*

When you face a challenge or make a mistake, how do you usually handle it?*

When you face a challenge or make a mistake, how do you usually handle it?*

Example: “I ask questions, try to understand what went wrong, then learn from it.”

What do you hope to learn or achieve during this apprenticeship?*

What do you hope to learn or achieve during this apprenticeship?*

Tell us about a time you were proud of something you built, fixed, or created.*

Tell us about a time you were proud of something you built, fixed, or created.*

This could be anything, from a small craft project to organising something with friends.

How do you feel about working in a team and taking instructions from experienced joiners?*

How do you feel about working in a team and taking instructions from experienced joiners?*

How do you feel about working on site (outside our main workshop) if the job requires it?*

How do you feel about working on site (outside our main workshop) if the job requires it?*

What do you know about Touch Bespoke Joinery, or why did you choose to apply here?*

What do you know about Touch Bespoke Joinery, or why did you choose to apply here?*

Do you have any questions or concerns about the apprenticeship or our workshop?*

Do you have any questions or concerns about the apprenticeship or our workshop?*

Feel free to ask about the day-to-day routine, the equipment you’ll be using, or anything else.

And finally, how would you rate your tea or coffee making skills?*

And finally, how would you rate your tea or coffee making skills?*

This one’s just for fun, but an honest answer is appreciated!