Furniture and Interior Occupations

What is Furniture and Interior Occupations?

As a Furniture and Interiors apprentice you will be following a comprehensive programme which offers training in a variety of skills in the furniture industry. This qualification could be Cabinet Making, Upholstery, Polishing or Cutting and Sewing.

The tasks you may undertake will range between producing or polishing office furniture, bespoke furniture, household furniture, and restoration. Upholstery may include working on traditional or modern furniture items. Along with this you will learn design and development and the cutting of patterns prior to upholstering the items of furniture.

What training will I receive?

An opportunity to attend our Centre of Vocational Excellence in furniture manufacture will be incorporated into your training programme, as required, to further enhance your knowledge and skills (See our online prospectus for more information). Each apprentice will have specialised tuition by our time served, qualified Training Officers. This will assist them to achieve the qualification within a set timescale.

Additional benefits

• All vacancies are permanent jobs from day one

• Your training will lead to a nationally recognised qualification

• You will receive an attractive wage/salary during training

• We have a dedicated team to support you with your English and maths skills

• We operate an equality and diversity policy

• All employers are appraised for health and safety

• We will visit you regularly during your training

• Your training will be full and varied

Which qualifications will I achieve?

Intermediate level Apprenticeship:

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in your chosen skill.

Technical Certificate.

Functional Skills.

Employee Rights and Responsibilities.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.

Advanced level Apprenticeship:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in your chosen skill.

Technical Certificate.

Functional Skills.

Employee Rights and Responsibilities.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.