Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover door hanging, kitchen fitting, basic roofing, and straight flight stair construction. Applicants should hold a Level 1 Carpentry qualification; mature learners with relevant hands-on experience may be considered for direct entry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this bench joinery qualification is the right fit and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
For those who wish to test their aspirations for working within the construction industry. This course will introduce you to a range of construction trades. Site carpentry including: Door hanging, Kitchen fitting, Basic roofing, Straight flight of stairs.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold level 1 Carpentry qualification. Mature learners with appropriate experience may be considered for direct entry to level 2.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to hang doors correctly and fit door furniture.
You'll learn how to fit kitchens, including units and worktops.
You'll learn the principles of basic roofing construction.
You'll learn how to construct a straight flight of stairs.
You'll develop bench joinery skills across a range of construction trade tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity at Isle of Wight College. Assessment is hands-on: you'll be assessed on the practical tasks you complete, including door hanging, kitchen fitting, roofing, and stair construction. Your progress is measured against the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma standard throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner: making and fitting timber components in a workshop or on site.
Site carpenter: working on construction sites fitting timber structures.
Kitchen fitter: installing kitchen units, worktops, and appliances.
Shopfitter: fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
Maintenance carpenter: carrying out repairs and joinery work in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the qualification carpenters and joiners need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card and work at a higher level.
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations: broadens your skills across a wider range of timber trades.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery: combines paid work with further structured training toward full trade status.
