Bench Joinery

City and Guilds Diploma, Level 2
Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £1,286 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 07/09/2026
Student in blue polo shirt wearing a cap backwards, standing in the carpentry workshop with a measurement tape and pencil in hand taking some measurements of some wood planks

Course overview

This course allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Bench Joinery. Studying both theory and practical skills that can be transferred across differnt domains in construction.

  • Entry Requirements
    Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths
  • Benefits/Skills
    Candidates will develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Joinery. Studying this course can open up opportunities to work within the construction sector within Site or Bench vocations.
  • Who is this course for?
    16 to 19 and Adult learners.
  • Units/Modules
    • Health and safety
    • Principles of construction
    • Set up and operate a circular saw
    • Produce setting out details for bench joinery products
    • Manufacture bench joinery products
Course Code: 76479-01

Jobs in this sector

Live data from the DoE's LMI API
  • Metal working production and maintenance fitters

    Average Salary
    £34,840
  • Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £26,000
    33,874
    Job market for 2022
    33,952
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 78 future jobs in the next 3 years.
  • Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

    Average Salary
    £26,000
    52,950
    Job market for 2022
    53,072
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 122 future jobs in the next 3 years.
  • Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £22,880
    24,997
    Job market for 2022
    25,055
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 58 future jobs in the next 3 years.

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

Similar courses

Contact us

    I hereby grant Harrogate College to process my personal data for the purpose of marketing and communication, based on the privacy notice and the legal basis for processing. I am aware that I may withdraw my consent at any time by using form GDPR REC 4.6A – Data Subject Consent Withdrawal Form.