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Free Level 3 Bench Joinery Course in Truro

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Bench Joinery Course in Truro. Classes run full-time during the day at Truro College. This bench joinery course runs for one year and builds on Level 2 skills, taking you into specialist architectural joinery work. You'll develop advanced technical and practical skills using professional tools and equipment. Entry requires a Level 2 Bench Joinery qualification or equivalent, plus Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE grade 3 or above in English and Maths. The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old who are UK residents.

Who this course is for

This Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery qualification is a perfect route to pursue if you are looking to work in the construction industry, specifically in architectural joinery. It will provide you with a range of specialist, technical, practical skills, and knowledge. At Truro and Penwith College we have outstanding working environments where you will learn and develop practical skills. You will have access to the most up-to-date professional tools and equipment to make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible. The course is designed to prepare students to be work ready, creating a real world joinery experience delivered by passionate individuals with many years experience in the trade.The lecturers are well equipped to advise and support students onto the career pathway they desire. Completion of a Level 3 Bench Joinery Diploma can be the doorway to many other routes within the construction profession.

Entry requirements

For entry to this programme you will require a Level 2 Bench Joinery qualification (or equivalent) and you will require either a Level 2 in Functional Skills or a Grade 3 in GCSE English and Maths.

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 produce complex joinery components to professional standards.
  • You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll use and maintain a range of hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll apply knowledge of timber types, materials, and their properties.
  • You'll work to precise measurements and tolerances in a workshop setting.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction and joinery sites.
  • You'll develop skills in architectural joinery, including doors, windows, and staircases.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Truro College, supported by classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate joinery skills to set standards, along with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to work safely, accurately, and to specification 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. Crafting timber components in a workshop setting.
  • Architectural joiner. Producing bespoke doors, windows, and staircases.
  • Carpenter. Site-based fixing and installation work.
  • Shopfitter. Fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
  • Cabinet maker. Specialist furniture and fitted unit production.
  • Maintenance joiner. Repairs and joinery work in housing or facilities.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry. Moves your skills from the workshop to site-based work, and supports a CSCS skilled-worker card application.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction. A step toward supervisory or technical roles in construction.
  • Apprenticeship in Advanced Carpentry and Joinery. Combines work and study at Level 3 with employer-paid experience.
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