Level 2 Wood Machining Course in Bristol. Classes run full-time at Ashley Down Centre, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop hands-on skills using woodworking machinery, taking timber from a raw plank through to a finished component. Entry requirements include successful completion of a Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery course and GCSE or Functional Skills targets. These level 2 wood machining classes prepare you for work as a wood machinist in the construction and joinery industry.
Who this course is for
If you are looking for a career as a Wood Machinist in the construction industry, then this course will provide you with the industry-standard skills that potential employers desire.You will study and develop your skills using Woodworking Machinery and by the end of the course will be able to demonstrate competence in machining timber components from a plank of wood through to a finished item.
Entry requirements
Essential Requirements:----Successful completion of level 1 Carpentry and Joinery--Achieved GCSE or Functional Skills targets--Excellent record of attendance and commitment at school/college--Demonstrate a high degree of enthusiasm and a commitment to succeed and prepare effectively for employment----Desirable Requirements:----An attendance record at college in excess of 90%--A strong commitment to adopt a 'work-ready' approach, taking responsibility for your own development and behaviour--Completed 30 hours or more of work experience within the construction industry--
What you will learn
You'll operate woodworking machinery safely and accurately.
You'll machine timber components from raw planks to finished items.
You'll read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
You'll select appropriate materials and settings for different machining tasks.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
You'll develop quality-checking skills to meet industry standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting at Ashley Down Centre. Classroom-based theory supports your practical work. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based activities, demonstrating your competence in machining timber components to industry standards.
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
Wood machinist. Operating machinery in joinery or timber production.
Joinery operative. Producing doors, windows, and fitted components.
Carpenter. How to become a carpenter often starts with machining skills.
Timber frame operative. Cutting and assembling structural timber elements.
Workshop technician. Supporting production in a joinery or furniture workshop.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Machining. The next step for wood machinists aiming for skilled-worker recognition and a CSCS card.
Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry. Broadens your skills into site-based carpentry and joinery work.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combines paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
