Apprentices must be in paid employment in the relevant industry to cover the requirements of the standard. You will be invited to an interview with a member of the course team who will help determine your suitability for the apprenticeship programme. You will need to demonstrate your potential to do well on a demanding apprenticeship, including the potential to succeed in your chosen discipline. Typical qualifications will be GCSE grade 4 in Maths and or English, and a 3 in the other. If you do not have a 4 in both there is a requirement to study towards. For further information, please contact our apprenticeships team via email -; apprenticeships@chichester.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This apprenticeship develops essential practical skills required in furniture production environments. You will learn to manufacture components, assemble products and work safely with tools, machinery and materials used across domestic and commercial furniture sectors.
Further information
For apprentices employed in furniture manufacturing wanting structured development and recognised qualifications. Suitable for those who enjoy hands-on making, problem-solving and producing high-quality crafted or mass-produced items.
- Component manufacturing,
- Measuring and marking out
- Safe use of machinery and workshop equipment
- Producing fitted furniture elements and components
- Understanding materials, adhesives and fixings
- Quality checks
- Workflow and meeting specifications
You may progress to Level 3 qualifications or specialist craft courses, or continue into advanced apprenticeships to gain higher-level technical and production skills.
Specialist materials may be required dependant on your design.