Furniture Making Diploma Level 2 and 3

The Furniture Making Diploma programme provides a broad knowledge of competence-based woodworking and furniture making skills. The course programme covers a wide range of traditional and modern skills relating to furniture manufacture. You will be working towards Level 1 and 2 in the first year and 2 and 3 in the second year.

Practical workshop sessions are combined with class tuition and computer-aided learning to help build a portfolio of evidence. There are end of unit written assignments for each unit and practical work is designed to meet the practical requirements for these units. In addition to your main programme, you will study English and maths. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Course Content
Furniture Making Diploma Units of study for level 2

• Design Processes in Furniture Making


• Attaching Doors, Drawers and Fittings in Furniture Making


• Furniture Making by Hand


• Health and Safety within Furniture and Furnishing Making Environments


• Timber Technology in Furniture Making


• Planning for Career Pathways in Furniture and Furnishing Industries


• Professional Responsibilities in Furniture and Furnishing Making Environments


• Sustainability in the Timber Trade


• Technical Drawings and Workshop Geometry

Units of study for level 3:

• Assemble Furniture Components by Hand


• Prototype Design in Furniture Making


• Research and Product Design in Furniture Making


• Supervision in a Furniture and Furnishing Making Environment


• Hand Finishing Methods in Furniture Making

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), including English and maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview.

Entry to level 3 is based on the satisfactory completion of the level 2 qualification and report from the progression board.

Career Opportunities

Various opportunities in cabinet making and joinery.

Course Progression

Progression to and/or completion of NVQ Level 2/3 dependent on evidence submitted.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.