Level 2
College 16+!Adult
Construction
Bench Joinery Level 2
This course is ideal if you are looking to enter the building industry and pursue a career in bench joinery, wood machining or furniture productions.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Brunel Construction Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
This practical hand-on based course will provide you with an understanding of the bench joinery industry and how it is used widely throughout the construction industry. Theory lessons will develop your understanding of health and safety knowledge and communication in the sector. To be a good joiner, you need to have excellent hand eye co-ordination and a focus on accuracy.
Bench joinery is the preparation, setting out and manufacturing of joinery components. Throughout the course, you will learn how to make doors and doorframes, window frames and staircases. Your skills will be further developed by learning to work on shaping curved components and assembling bespoke bench joinery pieces to a client brief.
Theory lessons are designed to develop the skills you have learnt in the workshops. You will learn about different building methods and construction technology, as well as about the importance of working safely. As many of our students have a desire to be self-employed, we support this by showing you how to plan jobs and the importance of organisation in running a business.
As part of your course, you will get to spend time with employers including Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing and Travis Perkins. All students have the opportunity to apply to compete in the Skill Build competition with previous students competing at in the national final.
Finance and Funding
If you are under 19 then this course is free
If you are over 19 then you may be required to pay a course fee of £1734. For further information on how to pay this, and for information on any possible fee remission please email info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Level 1 relevant vocational qualification and GCSE English and maths at grade 2.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed via continuous assessments, multiple choice online exams and practical assessments.
Course Progression
Joinery apprenticeship
Onsite Construction: Carpentry and Joinery T Level
Career Progression
You could enter employment in joinery or undertake a joinery apprenticeship.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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