Carpenter

What do we offer you?

• A three-year apprenticeship in the municipal carpentry workshop with theoretical lessons at the Bocholt-West vocational college
• A varied and creative range of tasks in the field of material and wood processing
• An attractive salary
• Working in a committed and open team

• A secondary school leaving certificate
• Manual skills and a good understanding of colour
• creativity
• diligence
• Ability to work in a team

The three-year training programme takes place in the municipal carpentry workshop in Schaffeldstraße in Bocholt, with the vocational school training taking place at the Bocholt-West vocational college.

The 1st year of training includes

• an overview of the different types of wood and their characteristics,
• the processing of wood with different tools,
• the production of wooden joints and the attachment of fittings and
• the production of plastic joints by welding and gluing

The 2nd year of training includes

• the cutting of wood and wood-based materials to optimise cutting,
• operating and setting up programme-controlled machines
• the production of frames, racks and moulded parts and
• the finishing of surfaces using different materials

The 3rd year of training includes

• the production of jigs and fixtures for assembly,
• repairing damage,
• carrying out dismantling work and
• carrying out quality assurance measures

After completing vocational training, there are a wide variety of employment opportunities, e.g:

• in joinery and furniture making,
• in boat or glider construction or
• in trade fair construction or in furniture stores