Episode
Why An 8 Month Apprenticeship Would Be Disastrous For The Trade
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- The Carpentry Show
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- Dec 1, 2025
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- 2690
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Summary
Robin Clevett looks into what's currently happening with regards to Skills England's plans to reduce apprenticeships to just 8 months in duration. Robin shares his initial reaction and talks to Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation. The BWF have formed a coalition with other trade bodies to fight against planned reforms and talks in detail about the journey they've been on with this and why it would be such a bad decision.