Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Witney. Classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus, full-time in the evenings. The course may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This hands-on bench joinery qualification covers the practical skills used in professional joinery work, from timber preparation to the production of joinery components. The course runs over one week of intensive evening study. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, or a Level 1 pass in a related subject with English and Maths at Grade 2 or Level 1 Functional Skills.
Who this course is for
Start your bench joinery career with this hands-on practically challenging course. Our dedicated construction workshops are a great place to develop your professional skills and to build your future as a bench joiner in the construction industry.
Entry requirements
4 GCSES at Grade 3 including English or Maths OR a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus English or Maths and both English and Maths must be at least grade 2 / Level 1 Functional Skills.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in cutting, shaping, and assembling timber components.
You'll learn how to use hand tools and machinery safely in a joinery workshop.
You'll produce joinery items such as doors, frames, and windows to industry standards.
You'll apply knowledge of materials, fixings, and timber types used in bench joinery.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to construction workshops.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in a dedicated construction workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and the production of joinery components, demonstrating your skills directly. You'll also cover underpinning knowledge through classroom-based sessions during your evening classes. Assessment is carried out by your tutor observing your work and reviewing the finished pieces you produce.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Witney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner. Craft timber components in a workshop setting.
Site carpenter. Work on construction sites fitting timber structures.
Shopfitter. Install interior fittings and joinery in commercial spaces.
Kitchen fitter. Measure, cut, and install fitted kitchen units.
Joinery manufacturer. Produce doors, windows, and frames in a factory setting.
Maintenance joiner. Carry out repairs and replacements in residential or commercial buildings.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Joinery). The next step if you want to work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card as a qualified joiner.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery. Broadens your skills across both bench and site work.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combines paid work with further structured training toward full trade status.
