EXPAND YOUR HORIZON - COMBINE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE with REAL-WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Furniture Manufacturers are skilled craftsmen/women who make pieces of furniture. They may work in a small, independent shop that produces custom furniture or in a factory that mass-produces pieces of furniture. They will manufacture furniture such as:
• Domestic – kitchens, bedrooms, living room and other items for the home
• Office - desk, seating, tables and other items for the office environment
• Contract - furniture for public areas such as hospitals, schools, hotels and airports
• Manufacture of high quality wooden components
Apprentices will use a range of techniques to produce furniture, including hand & power tools and woodworking machinery.
OCCUPATION DUTIES
In order to ensure sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of the industry whilst maintaining the rigour of every single apprenticeship within it, Furniture Manufacturers will need to undertake six of the following requirements, at least three must be Group A.
YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO AND BE ABLE TO
Group A
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| Machinery, Tools and Equipment |
Set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce furniture. Understand tools and equipment used |
| Components |
Make components of furniture to specification within acceptable tolerances. Understand how and where components are used |
| Cutting |
Use appropriate equipment to cut materials within acceptable tolerances |
| Joints |
Understand the principles of joints used in making hand-crafted furniture |
| Veneers and Laminates |
Select, prepare and apply veneers to items of furniture |
| Assembly |
Assemble components of furniture. Understand the sequence of assembly and why this is important |
| Finishing |
Apply stains, sealers, basecoats and finishes to production furniture |
Group B
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| Measure and Mark Out |
Measure and mark out materials to specification |
| Sanding |
Sand materials for preparation prior to assembly, post-assembly and de-nibbing. Understand grit sizes and the process of sanding |
| Cramping |
Position components and apply cramps to ensure products are positioned securely to specification |
| Fittings |
Prepare and assemble components to specification, finishing and checking the assembly conforms to specifications |
| Gluing |
Apply adhesives to components. Understand types, methods and processes involved in gluing |
| Jigs and Templates |
Use and maintain jigs and templates for furniture production. Jigs are used to ensure repeatability and accuracy in the production of furniture. These can be hand held or mounted on workbenches. |
| Edge Banding |
Carry out edge-banding process following standard operating procedures. Edge banding is the process of applying a trim or edge to the piece of furniture to make it neat and aesthetically pleasing. |
| Electrical/Mechanical Fittings |
Fit mechanical or electrical components to furniture |
| Rectification/Rework |
Carry out rectification or rework. This includes assessing and repairing items |
| Safe Handling and Storage |
Pack and store products and components following standard operating procedures. Understand and follow procedures for safe handling of products |
Duration
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Minimum of 1 year, up to 2 years |
Maths / English
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Apprentices without appropriate English and Maths must achieve these before taking the end-point assessment |
End Point Assessment
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EPA is the final assessment for an apprentice to ensure that they can do the job they have been training for. EPA is separate to any qualifications or other assessment that the apprentice may undertake during the on‑programme stage of the apprenticeship. These can include observation, test, portfolio review, professional discussion. EPA is carried out by an independent organization from Didac |
Delivery Location
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National Delivery within the workplace |
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