Bench Joinery Level 2
Diploma
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.
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Level 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Core Skills Gained:
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.
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.
Joinery apprenticeship
Onsite Construction: Carpentry and Joinery T Level
Onsite Construction: Carpentry and Joinery T Level
You could enter employment in joinery or undertake a joinery apprenticeship.
You will be assessed via continuous assessments, multiple choice online exams and practical assessments.
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
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
You need to have safety boots for the start of this course. You are not allowed in the workshops without them.
Why work in the Building & Construction Industry?
Employment in Building and Construction roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Building & Construction Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Building & Construction Industry
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