Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Burnley. Classes run at Burnley College, full-time during the day. You'll need 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification to join. The course takes one year and covers the manufacture of timber components including doors, windows, frames, stair parts, and bespoke trims. You'll learn to interpret drawings, use hand tools and machinery, and apply professional finishing to tight tolerances. Health and safety and quality control are woven throughout.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Diploma in Architectural Bench Joinery is a practical, employer focused course that builds accurate setting out, safe tool and machinery use, and the manufacture of high quality timber components. You will learn to interpret drawings and make doors, windows, frames, stair parts, and bespoke trims, mastering joints, laminating, veneering, fittings, adhesives, and professional finishing to tight tolerances. Assessment blends online knowledge tests, observed practical tasks, and a synoptic project that proves you can plan, set out, and deliver to specification. On completion, progress to an apprenticeship or Level 3, or move into employment with joinery manufacturers, fit out contractors, heritage workshops, or bespoke interiors and furniture companies.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll interpret technical drawings and set out work accurately to specification.
You'll manufacture timber components including doors, windows, frames, and stair parts.
You'll use hand tools and approved machinery safely and accurately.
You'll apply jointing, laminating, veneering, and adhesive techniques.
You'll fit ironmongery and apply professional finishing to tight tolerances.
You'll follow health and safety procedures and quality control standards throughout.
You'll build a portfolio of practical work demonstrating speed and accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, guided by industry-experienced tutors. Assessment combines online knowledge tests, observed practical tasks, and a synoptic assignment. The synoptic assignment requires you to plan, set out, and manufacture a component to specification, demonstrating the full range of skills covered on the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burnley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner. Manufacture timber components in a joinery workshop.
Carpenter. Work on site fitting and installing timber elements.
Joinery manufacturer operative. Production work with timber in a factory setting.
Heritage joinery craftsperson. Restoration and bespoke work for heritage buildings.
Fit-out contractor. Interior fit-out for commercial and residential projects.
Bespoke furniture maker. Craft custom furniture for specialist firms.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step if you want to work on site and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Making. Develops specialist skills in bespoke and production furniture.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you learn, applying your skills with an employer.
