Specification

You must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education
• live in England to qualify for Didac funded apprenticeships

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands-on experience in a real job
• be given the opportunity to improve your maths and English skills
• study for at least 20% of your working hours off-the-job
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential

The fitted furniture design apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to develop the following knowledge and skills.  Many of these are transferable life-time skills for personal and career development.

• Plan, organise and manage furniture design and/or installation projects
• Maintain fitted furniture sales, design and installation records required
• Record any measurements of components, sub-assemblies, products, models, equipment, layouts or facilities for example kitchen units, wardrobes, desking
• Create suitable fitted furniture designs and concepts for furniture to be installed at relevant domestic or commercial premises
• Create fitted furniture designs using scale drawings or CAD (computer aided design)
• Select appropriate material options, products and components for the fitted furniture designs to meet customer requirements
• Present fitted furniture designs to customers for example kitchens, bedrooms or bathrooms
• Produce visuals that clearly demonstrate how fitted furniture designs meets the strength, aesthetics, cost and other relevant requirements of the customer brief
• Survey locations accurately for fitted furniture installation and designs including taking measurements and other relevant data of locations
• Produce representational images which records appropriate and accurate measurements of locations for the placement of furniture components
• Determine and record site conditions for example location and identification of the existing utilities and services
• Use quoting software systems to cost and price fitted furniture designs and provide and manage quotes to customers
• Maintain the fitted furniture showrooms to acceptable standards and mirror relevant design trends
• Deliver on sales targets and enhance opportunities for further growth for examples agree next stage by listening to the customer’s requirements and vision
• Establish and maintain communications with relevant customers for example ongoing customer service and care provided
• Check fitted furniture products and services are prepared, delivered and installed to customers satisfaction
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Apply effective communication techniques at all levels including written and verbal communication skills
• Deliver excellent customer service for example going beyond what the customer expects
• Realise and maintain customer expectations
• Work safely at all times, completing health and safety records and reports

The apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to develop the following behaviours.  These are transferable life-time skills for personal and career development.

• adopts an approachable and friendly manner, interacting with customers in the style of the business
• takes an active interest in the range of products and services offered by the
• works with integrity in an honest and trustworthy manor
• demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in own performance
• shows an organised and committed approach, with a positive attitude.
• takes ownership and responsibility for own performance, is diligent and accurate
• supports equality and diversity in the workplace
• uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and operates machinery safely and effectively
• consistently takes into account company environmental and sustainability policies and procedures.

The fitted furniture design apprenticeship is the gateway to a whole host of career opportunities in sales, project management, team leading and management.