Construction
Bench Joinery L2 (September 2026 Start)
Start Date: 02/09/2026
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 24/06/2026
End Time: 17:00
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Site: College Main Site
Course Overview
L2 Bench Joinery is a full time programme that is usually studied over one year. This course will ensure you’ll learn skills that can set you on your path to a career in the construction industry. You’ll be working with the latest technologies producing architectural products, such as doors, windows, units and staircases. The course includes both practical and theory.
Work Experience & Industry Placements
With support all learners will complete a minimum of 35 hours of work experience related to the qualification. Past students have worked with Site carpenters and Joiners as part of their work experience and gone onto work part time or become an apprentice with in the company.
Qualification Gained
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery
After The Course
These qualifications will enable learners to have the opportunity to progress on to further fulltime wood Occupation qualifications or progression into an apprenticeship.
What Will I Learn
Bench Joinery - You will learn all aspects of Health & Safety linked to the trade, bench joinery theory using industry approved practices and all associated machinery used in the industry.
English And Maths
Learners who do not already hold a Maths and / or English qualification at grade 4 or above will study these subjects as part of their college qualification
Our Lecturers
Worked as an Architectural Joiner for 8 years and has now worked at the college for 11 years in the Carpentry and Joinery team. Over the summer period gets involved with Glastonbury and Boomtown festivals stage and set building.
Stephen has spent over 30 years in industry, starting as an apprentice in a large Shopfitting company, working as a Bench Joiner and Site Fixer, moving through his apprenticeship and working in that trade for 20 years. Stephen then moved into Boat outfitting with Princess Yachts in Plymouth and then a Coach fitting company who made furniture for Princess Yachts, before moving into teaching. Stephen has a wealth of knowledge that will benefit the next generation of trades persons
Teaching Learning and Assessment
Through activities in our industry specific practical work shops and dedicated theory sessions.
Tutorials
1 hour per week
Course Expenses
Learners will need to purchase their own PPE (Work trousers, boots, gloves high vis and safety spectacles). We also recommend learners purchase relevant tools as an investment, and a course textbook to support their studies. Learners who join us on new students day will be given a kit list to help them prepare for their course.
How Will I Be Assessed
Practical assessments and examinations.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths
Required Experience
Completion of the L1 Wood Occupations or suitable industry experience