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Woodworking Skills (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Important Message
If you are interested in applying for this course for 25/26 academic year, please email admissions@nwrc.ac.uk for more information.
Applications for September 2026 will open soon.!
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship Woodworking SkillsCampus: SpringtownType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2026Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Springtown
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above/equivalent . You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2026ROI Requirements
Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O4 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2026.Work Placement
You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Assessor.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE for workshop activities safety boots & overalls
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of the Apprentice NI Level 3, options for further progression include Higher Level Apprenticeships, Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NEBOSH, Degree options HE.Career Prospects
• Newly trained bench joiners can earn in the range of £14,000 - £17,000• Trained with experience bench joiners can earn in the range of £20,000 - £30,000• Senior/master craft bench joiners can earn in the range of £30,000 - £40,000Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, and the amount of overtime worked. Self-employed bench joiners set their own pay rates.Carpenters and Joiners with the right skills and qualifications can become College Lecturers.Enquiry
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It made sense for me to study in an area where I could work alongside my studies. There is a huge benefit to the HLA because you can study locally, there’s no course fees and you learn about the industry while you’re working. There are so many employment opportunities!Roberta Deehan (HLA in Hospitality and Tourism Management) -
I was so much happier completing a course in something I really enjoyed, rather than studying three A-Levels in subjects that weren't going to benefit me in the future.Kyle Scott (Sport)