Furniture Manufacturing Advanced Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Furniture Manufacturing & Interiors
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Furniture
• Diploma in Furniture (Technical Certificate)
• Functional Skills Application of Number Level 2
• Functional Skills Communication Level 2
• Functional Skills ICT Level 2
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Units covered Dependant upon your job role, the units to be covered in the NVQ could include:

• Evaluate and specify restoration requirements
• Cut & assemble hand crafted furniture
• Attach doors, drawers & fittings to furniture
• Replicate and restore wooden furniture components
• Evaluate & develop own skills and expertise

Entry requirements Although there are no formal entry requirements, all learners must be employed in the industry for at least 30 hours per week and have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification. All learners entering the Advanced Apprenticeship programme will undertake an initial assessment and usually have progressed from the Apprenticeship. Who is it for? The Advanced Apprenticeship is aimed at learners who have achieved an Apprenticeship and who are carrying out furniture making tasks on a regular basis and working for at least 30 hours per week in the industry. CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-23

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 24 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 24 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme. For more information please contact us on 01606 734000 or email info@totalpeople.co.uk

Duration 24 months Start date Usually September each year but Learners may start a Diploma at any time by agreement between Total People and employer. Training method Day release or block release attendance at a local college (depending on your college) to achieve your Technical certificate. This will start in September and run for 2 academic years. Assessment method A full NVQ Diploma portfolio covering all necessary units will be completed in the workplace through a variety of assessment methods including:

• Direct observation of the learner carrying out tasks
• Witness testimonies
• Photographic evidence
• Written observations

Personal qualities The learner should be physically fit, able to work outside and have basic communication and numerical skills. Further progression

• Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery
• Further industry related Technical Certificates