Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Penzance. Classes run full-time during the day at Penwith College. The course takes one year and covers the skills and knowledge needed to make timber products such as doors, frames, and windows. You'll need Grade 2 or above in English and Maths GCSE to apply. Bench joinery classes cover both practical techniques and the underpinning knowledge employers expect. This is a City and Guilds level 2 bench joinery qualification, recognised across the construction industry.
Who this course is for
This course is a perfect fit for students with ambitions of working in the construction industry as a Bench Joiner. Students will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge required to enter the workplace as a Joiner or to progress to further learning and training in this area.
A Bench Joiner has the skills and knowledge to make timber products such as doors, frames, and windows, and plays an important part of any construction team. Truro College has extremely realistic simulated working environments where students will learn and develop practical skills as well as use the latest, industry-standard professional tools and equipment. The lecturers are well equipped to advise and deliver students onto the career pathway they desire, with industry-expert level experience. To bolster progression, the College works with local employers who contribute to the knowledge and delivery of this training. Employers will provide demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work placements will also be provided.
Entry requirements
You need to have achieved Grade 2 in English & Maths GCSE and you must have a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to mark out, cut, and shape timber accurately.
You'll develop skills in making joinery products including doors, window frames, and staircases.
You'll understand the properties of timber and how to select the right materials for a job.
You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to a joinery workshop.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll practise finishing techniques including fitting and assembling joinery components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate joinery skills to a set standard, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Penwith College uses a simulated workshop environment to develop your practical skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner. Making timber products in a workshop or on site.
Site carpenter. Fitting and fixing timber elements during construction.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial premises.
Joinery manufacturer. Producing doors, windows, and frames in a factory setting.
Maintenance carpenter. Repairing and replacing timber components in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery). The next step for those wanting to work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex joinery work.
Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery. Deepens your technical knowledge and practical skills beyond Level 2.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
