Level 2 Wood Machining Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available for eligible learners. The course runs for one year and covers both wood machining and hand-crafting furniture, using specialist workshops equipped with professional tools. You'll also have the chance to take part in industry site visits and competitions. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 1 to 2 (E to G) or equivalent, or previous experience in furniture making.
Who this course is for
GCSEs at grade 1-2 (E-G) or equivalent and evidence of a strong interest in making furniture or previous experience in the furniture making industry will also be considered.
Entry requirements
GCSEs at grade 1-2 (E-G) or equivalent and evidence of a strong interest in making furniture or previous experience in the furniture making industry will also be considered.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical wood machining skills using specialist equipment.
You'll learn hand-crafting techniques for making furniture.
You'll use a range of professional workshop tools and machinery safely.
You'll apply design skills to furniture-making projects.
You'll take part in industry site visits to see professional practice first-hand.
You'll develop skills through competitions, including national and international events.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in specialist workshops, guided by staff and expert guest lecturers. The course is classroom and workshop based, full-time during the day. Assessment is through practical work and projects that demonstrate your machining and furniture-making skills. You'll also take part in extra-curricular activities including site visits and competitions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Wood machinist: operating cutting and shaping machinery in a workshop
Furniture maker: hand-crafting and assembling furniture pieces
Cabinet maker: building fitted and freestanding cabinetry
Joiner: cutting and fitting timber in construction or manufacturing
Workshop technician: supporting production in a furniture or timber business
Timber frame operative: working with structural timber in construction
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Making or Cabinet Making: deepen your craft skills and take on more complex design and production work.
Level 3 NVQ in Wood Machining: a work-based route that can support progression toward skilled-worker status in the industry.
Apprenticeship in Furniture Manufacture or Joinery: combine paid work with structured training at a higher level.
