Furniture Making Level 2

A highly-skilled and specialist timber craft using design processes, technical drawings and workshop geometry.

You will learn the skills to make well designed and beautifully executed furniture in the College’s purpose built workshop. The focus of the Level 2 qualification is to expertly guide you through the making process, using both traditional and modern methods. These will include the use of machinery and power tools, as well as hand-based techniques. Practical knowledge will be supported by theory based sessions and you will gain an insight into the furniture making industry. Your studies will also include visits to local furniture making workshops, museums and specialist exhibitions. Student progress is closely monitored and appraised, ensuring that you have the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Through your practical learning experiences and with knowledgeable, expert tutors you will have a firm footing to progress to further study and employment in this vibrant trade. There is a demand for well-qualified people in the furniture industry and successful students have gone into a wide range of roles including boat builders/fitters, restoration specialists and self-employed designers to name but a few.

Qualification City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Making

Duration One year

Course Content You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below. • Design Processes in Furniture Making • Furniture Making by Hand • Health and Safety • Timber Technology in Furniture Making • Planning for Career Pathways in the Furniture Industry • Sustainability in the Timber Trade • Technical Drawings and Workshop Geometry Assessment is continuous, with practical projects and a design portfolio.

All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details.

Entry Requirements • Four GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or above (to include maths and English) or successful completion of a suitable and relevant Level 1 qualification (e.g. Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery) • Successful interview and initial assessment in literacy and numeracy • Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the chosen subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Design & Making • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Employment options may include: • Antique Furniture Restorers • Kitchen and Bedroom Furniture Makers • Shop Fitters/Joiners • Cabinet Makers • Self-employed or employed by a Furniture Maker

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Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £210

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945 | Materials Fee £210 | Registration/Exam Fee £150