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Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Accrington – Accrington and Rossendale College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Accrington. Classes run at Accrington and Rossendale College, full-time during the day. You'll spend the year developing practical joinery skills: crafting joints, fitting doors, constructing timber frames, and installing staircases. The course covers both first and second fixing, giving you a solid grounding in the techniques carpenters use every day. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC including Grade 3 in English and Maths, plus a Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for learners who have completed the Level 1 course and has been specifically designed to enhance your Carpentry and Joinery skills while also focusing on improving your employability. You will gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in setting out, marking out, and manufacturing joinery products using both fixed and portable machinery. Additionally, the course provides insight into the different roles within the Construction industry and familiarises you with various site processes.

By enrolling on this course, you will not only refine your Carpentry and Joinery abilities but also gain a deeper understanding of the Construction field as a whole. This comprehensive training will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the Carpentry and Joinery sector and open up promising career opportunities.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths along with the successful completion of a Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery

What you will learn

  • You'll craft a range of timber joints accurately by hand and machine
  • You'll construct timber frames, stud partitions, and floor structures
  • You'll fit doors, frames, architraves, and skirting boards
  • You'll build and install staircases and handrail systems
  • You'll work safely with hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bench joinery work

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on workshop sessions in a fully equipped joinery workshop. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate joinery techniques to a set standard, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing the work you've completed throughout the year. Assessment is set by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Accrington and Rossendale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bench joiner: making doors, windows, staircases, and fitted furniture in a workshop
  • Site carpenter: first and second fix carpentry on construction sites
  • Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors
  • Maintenance carpenter: repairs and joinery work in housing or facilities management
  • Kitchen and bedroom fitter: measuring, cutting, and installing fitted units

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step for carpenters aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site work.
  • Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across site carpentry, bench joinery, and shopfitting.
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