Free Level 2 Joinery Course in Bristol. Classes run full-time during the day at Ashley Down Centre. This free joinery course takes one year to complete. You'll develop the practical and technical skills used in wood occupations and construction joinery. The course covers the knowledge and hands-on work that employers in the trade expect. Entry requirements include at least three GCSEs at grade D or above, including English and Maths, plus an initial assessment at the centre.
Who this course is for
Our apprenticeships give learners industry recognised qualifications and the practical skills they need to become successful employees in the trade. Throughout the two year apprenticeship, your trainee will learn job specific skills whilst working with you and also obtain training at the college. You will need to employ them and they must receive the national minimum wage of 3.30 per hour.
Entry requirements
Prospective applicants should;----Possess a range of qualifications which should include at least 3 GCSEs at grade D or above, including English Language and Maths--Achieve a level 1 or above in an initial assessment test, provided by the college--Have a strong commitment to working with you and our college assessor.--A good record of attendance at school or college--Demonstrate a high degree of enthusiasm and a guarantee to succeed and prepare effectively for employment--
What you will learn
You'll develop practical joinery and carpentry techniques used on construction sites.
You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety requirements.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
You'll learn how to install doors, windows, frames, and other timber components.
You'll understand the properties of different wood materials and how to use them.
You'll develop the skills to read and work from construction drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Ashley Down Centre. Assessment is through an NVQ-style portfolio of evidence, demonstrating your competence in real joinery tasks. You'll also complete knowledge-based assessments alongside your practical work. A college assessor will observe and evaluate your skills throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter. Site carpentry work on new builds and refurbishments.
Joiner. Workshop-based production of doors, frames, and staircases.
Shopfitter. Installing fixtures and fittings in commercial spaces.
Bench joiner. Precision timber work in a workshop setting.
Construction operative. General construction work with a timber specialism.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations. The next step for carpenters and joiners aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Carpentry. Focuses on on-site carpentry skills for those working in construction.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines work-based training with further study for those already in employment.
