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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Thatcher

Covers commercial, agricultural, domestic, new-build and historic buildings with a variety of differing roof designs and materials.

Typical duration

2 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Construction and the built environment

Standard ref

ST0821

Where this apprenticeship leads

ThatcherAI exposure 4% · Low

£20,000 - £25,000

£28,000 - £35,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship trains thatchers in the traditional craft of laying water reed, long straw, or combed wheat reed on roofs to create weatherproof, long-lasting thatch coverings. Apprentices develop practical skills in thatching techniques, ridge work, and the care of tools and materials. It can lead to roles as a Master Thatcher, running an independent thatching business, or specialising in heritage building conservation.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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