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Templates·Building joiner·The education's structure

Course overview: from application to journeyman's certificate

The phases you go through as a carpenter apprentice

It can be hard to see through an education that stretches over several years. The overview here brings the phases together so you can see where you are and what's ahead.

§The phases in order

PhaseWhat's happeningWhere
Basic course 1Broad introduction to a trade direction (for you directly from compulsory school)School
Basic course 2Trade-targeted teaching in the carpenter's foundation.School
Education agreementYou enter an agreement with a company and get an apprenticeship positionCompany
Main courseAlternation between school stays and practical training in several periodsSchool + company
Journeyman's examYou demonstrate your craftsmanship and finish the education.Skole/virksomhed
Journeyman's certificateCertificate that you have completed your carpentry apprenticeship

§The most important thing to remember

Lærepladsen er nøglen til at komme videre fra skoledelen til hovedforløbet. Begynd at søge tidligt, og hold fast — det er den uddannelsesaftale, der binder hele forløbet sammen og fører dig frem mod svendebrevet.