The workshop is a safe and fulfilling work environment in which students learn and develop a wide range of woodworking skills. They are trained to use hand and power tools and some items of machinery; the emphasis is always on safe working practices.

The workshop staff guide students through the workshop programmes to achieve elements of the ICAN award scheme. Students may also work towards achieving modules of the OCR level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing which involves making products, investigating safety issues and planning schedules of work.

Students are encouraged to work to high standards so that they produce products of quality. They suggest and produce their own individual pieces such as CD racks, bookshelves and cupboards. Students also contribute to group projects in the garden furniture range which includes benches and tables, planters, bird tables and boxes.