Free Level 2 Bench Joinery Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. This is a one-year bench joinery qualification that teaches you to make timber products including doors, frames, and windows. You'll need Grade 2 or above in English and Maths GCSE to apply. Training takes place in a simulated workshop environment, giving you hands-on practice with the tools and techniques used on the job. The City and Guilds Level 2 Bench Joinery Classes cover both the practical skills and the underpinning knowledge employers expect.
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 make timber products including doors, window frames, and door frames.
You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
You'll understand the properties of timber and how to select the right materials.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
You'll apply finishing techniques to joinery products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Truro College, working on joinery projects in a simulated trade environment. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate your skills making timber products, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your work is assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bench joiner. Making doors, frames, and windows in a workshop.
Site carpenter. Fixing and fitting timber on construction sites.
Shopfitter. Installing interiors in retail and commercial spaces.
Kitchen fitter. Measuring and fitting kitchen units and worktops.
Joinery manufacturer. Producing timber components in a factory setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery. The next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site work.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Joinery. Deepens your technical knowledge and opens doors to supervisory roles.
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery. Combines paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
