L2 Diploma in Bench Joinery FT – September 2024
| Funding information: | Free For Eligible 16-18 year olds and First Full L2 for 19-23 year olds. Free Adult funding available dependant on learner circumstances otherwise course costs apply. |
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| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Attendance: | Full-time Provision |
Course Overview
This Bench Joinery course is right for you if you want to work in the industry or you're already employed and require a recognised industry qualification. It will help you to develop your existing skills and knowledge and introduce you to more advanced techniques.
During this course you will be asked to carry out work experience that is relevant to the subject you are studying. This is with an external company and allows you to put what you will learn in the classroom into practice. It will also help you to develop a variety of different skills. Upon completion of the course and the industry placement, it can also help you to secure an apprenticeship, employment or assist you with your application for university. We recommend that you start thinking about your placement as soon as you have applied for your course and consider potential employers you may want to undertake the placement with to help you get the most out of the experience. For further information and advice on industry placements please contact the industry placement team on wex@chesterfield.ac.uk
Course Content
Key modules on this course include: Health, Safety and Welfare, Construction Technology, Manufacture Routine Joinery Products, Advanced Tool Skills, Using and Maintaining Portable Power Tools
Entry Requirements
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
Assessment Methods
- Practical assignments
- written assignments
- portfolio
Progression
You can now progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery. You can also seek employment and, if successful, progress on to an Apprenticeship.
Case Study
Bradely Clarke
Chesterfield CollegeLevel 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
“I chose to come to college to study joinery because it’s something I’m really interested in. I’m a hands-on person and I wanted to do something practical, so joinery really suits me.As part of the course we have lots of practical sessions in the workshop where we get to make a variety of products including doors, door frames and a staircase. The best thing I’ve madeis definitely the door; I really enjoyed learning how to hinge it onto the frame too.As part of the course we also have the opportunity to go on a work experience placement of our choice. I work part-time for a construction company so I was able to carry out my work experience there. It’s been a great opportunity because I had the chance to use the skills I’ve learnt in joinery while also getting to grips with things such as boarding walls and painting and decorating.I’m glad I came to college because it’s a really good place to develop. Although you do get help and support from your tutors when you need it, you also have to take responsibility for your own learning which really gets you ready for working in industry. I really want to expand my skillset so I’m thinking about moving on to a Level 3 apprenticeship which will allow me to develop my skills and knowledge further.”