Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, part-time during the day over 35 weeks. This City and Guilds bench joinery qualification covers the skills and techniques used to make and fit timber products in a workshop setting. You'll work with hand tools and machinery, reading drawings and producing joinery items to a professional standard. The course suits anyone who wants to build practical skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. It can lead to work as a carpenter or joiner, or support progression to a higher-level qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you want to get practical skills to work as a bricklayer. You may be able to go directly onto this level 2 qualification if you have the right skills and entry qualifications. The course is particularly suitable if you've already got a level 1 bricklaying qualification or you have some experience. Youll need good basic maths skills, enjoy working with your hands and like being part of a team.
Entry requirements
2 to 3 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English and maths or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications. A level 1 qualification in brickwork or craft masonry, or relevant work experience is also acceptable.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and portable power tools safely and accurately.
You'll set up and operate fixed woodworking machinery.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and cutting lists.
You'll mark out, cut, and shape timber components to specification.
You'll construct joints and assemble bench joinery products.
You'll apply finishing techniques to timber surfaces.
You'll follow health and safety requirements in a workshop environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Rotherham College, working on real joinery tasks using hand tools and machinery. Assessment combines practical assignments, where you demonstrate your skills on set tasks, with knowledge-based assessments covering underpinning theory. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner: making timber products in a workshop setting.
Carpenter: fitting and finishing timber on construction projects.
Joinery installer: fitting doors, windows, staircases, and frames.
Shop fitter: constructing and installing interior fixtures and fittings.
Maintenance carpenter: repairs and joinery work in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery: the next step for carpenters and joiners seeking a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site work.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Joinery: deepens technical knowledge for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid work with structured training if you want to earn while you learn.
