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
Are you ready to build a brilliant future? Our Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery course is the perfect place to start your journey into a creative and highly skilled trade! This course is all about getting hands-on and turning your passion for making things into a professional career. You’ll learn the essential techniques that employers are looking for, from crafting joints and fitting doors to constructing roofing structures and installing staircases. We believe in learning by doing, so you'll spend plenty of time in our amazing, fully-equipped workshops, using the same tools and materials you'll find on a real construction site.
We know you want to achieve great things, and we're here to help you every step of the way! Our expert tutors are not just teachers; they're experienced tradespeople who will share their industry knowledge and support you in reaching your full potential. You'll gain the confidence and skills to work safely and effectively, preparing you for an exciting apprenticeship or a rewarding career in the construction industry. This isn't just a course; it's your first step towards building incredible projects and a fantastic future. Let's build it together
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.
