Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College. You'll study full-time during the day, completing the course over 35 weeks. The course covers the practical joinery skills used in the building industry, from cutting and shaping timber to producing finished joinery components. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent; mature applicants with relevant experience may also be considered. You'll also need to show you can work toward Level 1 in English and maths alongside the course. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery with certificate.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at anyone wanting to develope a career in the Building Industry in joinery.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or equivalent,Mature students with relevant experience and / or other qualifications may be eligible,You will also need to demonstrate the ability to achieve a level 1, in English and Maths as part of a programme of study
What you will learn
You'll learn to set out and mark timber accurately for bench joinery work.
You'll develop skills in cutting, shaping, and joining timber components by hand and machine.
You'll produce common joinery items such as doors, frames, windows, and staircases.
You'll apply knowledge of timber types, materials, and their appropriate uses.
You'll follow safe working practices and use tools and equipment correctly.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll understand how to finish and assemble joinery components to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in the workshop alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate joinery skills directly, with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Carlisle College's construction academy provides dedicated workshop space for trade skills training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner: making timber components in a workshop setting.
Site carpenter: fitting joinery on construction sites.
Shopfitter: installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Joinery manufacturer: producing doors, windows, and frames in a factory environment.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and installations in housing or facilities management.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship: combine paid work with further training toward a full trade qualification.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you later want to teach construction skills.
