Bench Joinery Level 2

These are the units you will study over the duration of the course:

Health & safety in the workplace: covering H&S regulations, roles & responsibilities, accident reporting procedures, identification of hazards, handling materials and equipment safely, using access equipment and working at height, working with electrical equipment and using PPE.

Principles of building: you will learn how to interpret different types of building information, consider the environment in relation to construction activities, explain the construction of foundations, walls, floors & roofs and communicate in the workplace.

Setting up and operating machinery: giving you an introduction to circular table saws, morticers, narrow bandsaws and spindle moulders.
Setting out bench joinery products: you will learn how to select resources and interpret information for setting out items of joinery.

Marking out bench joinery products: you will learn how to mark out items of joinery and understand the effect of marking out errors on work.

Manufacture bench joinery products: you will identify the tools and materials used in the workshop to manufacture individual components before assembling them to create finished items of joinery.

Bringing in more than £7 billion in the UK and growing, construction is big business. It’s challenging, and very fast moving, but also a fantastic place to be building a future career! The sector is famed for its endless options to learn new trades and skills, making it an exciting and interesting working environment. As a construction worker, opportunities to develop in your area of expertise are plentiful, whether through a formal apprenticeship or full-time employment. There is also the prospect of progressing up the career ladder or even starting your own business.

4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above including Maths and English at grade 4 plus a successful interview and assessment session where you can demonstrate the aptitude necessary for direct entry to this programme. OR successful completion of level 1 Carpentry and Joinery, minimum of E3 functional skills English and maths, successful interview and assessment session where you can demonstrate your suitability for this programme. Adult learners may be accepted without these entry requirements .

In addition to the main course fees given below there is an additional cost of £45 for kit/clothing, £30 for a course trip and £25 for books. (Costs are given for guidance only.)

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently planning any trips as part of your course. If we are able to organise trips during your course, the cost of these will be communicated to you at the time. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate. Bursaries may also available to cover the cost of some trips.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course cost, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee button displays the full fee that may apply, the rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. Also see the Course Fees & Finance page by searching Fees and bursaries link at the top of the screen.

16 - 18 Fee

Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Books: £30.00
Kit / Clothing: £70.00

Total Cost: £100.00

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19+ Fee

Tuition Fee: £1,250.00
Exam Fee: £36.50
Books: £30.00
Kit / Clothing: £70.00

Total Cost: £1,386.50

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19+ Reduced Fee

Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Books: £30.00
Kit / Clothing: £70.00

Total Cost: £100.00

On completion of this course you will receive a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery with Pass, Merit or Distinction grades for the individual units of study based on your performance.

Bench Joinery skills are not something you can learn from a book. At Abingdon & Witney College it’s about ‘hands on’ learning. Fully equipped with the latest equipment and materials and staffed by our expert industry professionals, there is no better place to start your career. The majority of the course is based around practical assessments, with the underpinning knowledge assessed with multiple choice question papers and some online assessment. You will also study GSCE or Functional Skills Maths and English to support your entry to employment or further study.

Your time training at the Skills Centre will be packed with intensive practical experience and maximum working time with the materials and tools used in bench joinery activities. As well as practical skills you will gain a range of transferable skills including written and oral communication, team work and self-directed learning.