VOC Level 2

Level 2 Diploma in Wood Machining

Campus
Newark Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)

Do you enjoy working with different types of wood, creating designs and producing wooden products? Are you looking to get a job where you work with your hands? This course could be for you.

The Level Two Wood Machining Diploma is designed for those who would like to pursue a career in either Furniture Making or Bench Joinery, with an emphasis on the use of wood machines to produce your designed products. You will be inducted on and expected to set up a wide range of machinery as well as power tools in our specialised workshop setting.

During this course, you’ll study:

Health and Safety

Timber Technology

Sustainability

Furniture Making by Hand

Fitments and Fittings

Career Planning

You’ll need to have appropriate knowledge of both theoretical and practical skills of Wood Machining. As well as ideally have experience using both hand and power tools.

You’ll also need to have GCSEs in Mathematics and English (minimum Grade Three or equivalent) and a reference may be requested.

Assessment: Assessment is a combination of practical tests and written examinations.

Progression: Successful completion of this programme will provide you with a strong portfolio to establish yourself within the industry, either in employment, self-employment or to progress to a degree course.

You’ll need appropriate workwear, protective footwear, safety glasses and ear defenders. You’ll also need general stationery and access to the internet for the theory aspects.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]