academy.
Hood Construction is passionate about investing in people. developing the skills of the next generation is at the core of our long term objectives; through hood academy we can make that our priority.
welcome.
Hood Academy is our joinery apprenticeship course, currently open to applications from aspiring tradesmen in search of an exciting career.
The concept behind Hood Academy is simple - Not only is the apprentice gaining from the experience, as an employer, we benefit too.
It’s a mutually beneficial relationship that helps apprentices learn from fully qualified joiners; developing new skills, directly improving the business and helping both to grow.
Integral to Business.
As the driving force for learning and the training of our young apprentices, we make great efforts in prioritising Hood Academy. Hear it from the apprentices in the program - hard working individuals applying themselves and earning their place.
What our apprentices say.
“I’ve been a Hood Construction for about 8 months, whilst also attending Ayr College as a student. I’ve learned a lot here so far mostly working with the first fix squad. I’ve learned about continuous sheeting, floating floors, sheeting ceilings, standing and straightening partitions.
I’ve also learned a lot about other trades and how they all link up.
I’ve also learned a lot working with the kit squads; roof angles and roof bracing; learned that the panels and trusses get bought in and how they are stood and plumbed up; learned how gable ladders are linked on; learned about what roof line components go where.”
Jack Dunsmuir
Apprentice 1st year
“Since starting my apprenticeship at Hood Construction I have been mainly focusing on first fix joinery. Constructing a house tests you on the tools but also as an individual having to work in a team. Having to do this efficiently has helped me grow as an apprentice.
The past few months we have been building large 3 to 5 bedroom houses along with several large scale roofs.
For my first two years I have been attending Greenock College where you learn traditional joinery and construction drawing. The course includes hanging doors, building partitions, finishings, fitting windows, roof construction and more. The apprenticeship so far has been challenging but greatly rewarding with the skills and knowledge I have learned at Hood Construction.”
Ryan Byrne
Apprentice 3rd year
course blueprints.
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Submit your application at the foot of this page. Once we have selected possible candidates, each will partake in a few days onsite trial.
This is to determine that both Hood and the applicant know exactly what they are signing up for.
If successful the new apprentice will start on-site, and also attend their nearest trade college on block release working towards a qualification of SVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery.
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16 weeks block release to college.
Rotating schedule - Usually 2 weeks work, 2 weeks college.
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11 weeks block release to college.
Rotating schedule - Usually 2 weeks work, 2 weeks college.
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Optional return to college for Advanced Craft.
Alternatively, full time on-site.
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Optional Construction Management course, typically completed at night classes.
After 4 years, the apprentice will sit a final trades test which they are expected to pass and become a fully qualified joiner
To grant safe access to our sites, we look for all applicants to have sat a CSCS HS&E test, which incurs a nominal fee of £22.50. This test can be booked here.
When it comes to preparing for your future.
There’s no time like the present.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out the form and upload a supporting document to assist in the success of your application.
Once you have clicked submit on the form in the proceeding pop-up window, you are free to close it and return to this page.