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Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Birmingham – Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus. To join, you'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery or relevant woodworking and joinery experience, plus a reference and interview. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll develop practical bench joinery skills covering health and safety, bench machinery, marking out, and producing finished joinery work. Maths, English, and IT are woven throughout.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you have completed a L1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery. It will build on your knowledge and develop your practical skills to an industry recognised level.

During the course you will study the following modules: -Health & Safety -Use of Bench Machinery -Marking and setting out joinery work -Producing bench joinery -Developing practical skills -Underpinning knowledge & good practice Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and may work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

Entry requirements

To get onto the course you will need the pre-requisite of either:

  • Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery
  • Relevant Woodworking and Joinery experience.

You will also need a suitable reference and interview.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a joinery workshop.
  • You'll operate bench machinery safely and accurately.
  • You'll mark and set out joinery work to specification.
  • You'll produce bench joinery items to industry standards.
  • You'll develop and refine hands-on practical joinery skills.
  • You'll build underpinning knowledge of good joinery practice.
  • You'll apply maths, English, and IT skills relevant to the trade.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment combines hands-on practical tasks with underpinning knowledge tests. Maths, English, and IT are integrated throughout the course. The college will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bench joiner: crafting doors, windows, staircases, and fitted furniture in a workshop.
  • Site carpenter: fixing and fitting timber components on construction sites.
  • Shopfitter: installing interiors for retail and commercial premises.
  • Kitchen fitter: measuring, cutting, and fitting bespoke kitchen units.
  • Furniture maker: producing handcrafted or production joinery pieces.
  • Maintenance joiner: repairing and replacing timber fixtures in buildings.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step for those wanting a CSCS skilled-worker card and recognition as a qualified tradesperson.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across joinery and carpentry at a higher level.
  • Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combines paid work with further qualification, building on your Level 2 bench joinery qualification.
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