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Level 2
Level 2 Diploma in Upholstery & Soft Furnishings
COURSE OVERVIEW
This Level 2 upholstery and soft furnishings diploma course is designed to provide you with excellent knowledge and practical foundation skills in modern upholstery, traditional upholstery and soft furnishings. This mixed course will give learners the opportunity to build skills and knowledge in all three disciplines;
Modern Upholstery – This unit enables learners to prepare and produce items of modern furniture upholstery. Learners will understand the functions of tools & equipment, methods of securing upholstery covers, trimmings and finishings, commonly used fittings, and how to deal with problems. Learners will also develop the skills including preparing the frame, application of modern suspensions and fillings, positioning and securing covers, trimmings and finishings, and maintaining safe working practices.
Traditional Upholstery – This unit enables learners to prepare and produce items of traditional furniture upholstery. Learners will understand furnishing regulations requirements, methods of securing traditional support materials, trimmings and finishings, the function of tools and equipment, and how to deal with problems. Learners will also develop the skills including checking/preparing the frame, building foundations of support materials, tying in springs, carrying out deep buttoning techniques, and maintaining safe working practices.
Soft Furnishings – This unit enables learners to prepare and produce simple components by hand and with sewing machines, for use in soft furnishings. Learners will understand the functions of equipment, marking and cutting processes, stitching and finishing methods, techniques for completing seams and how to deal with problems. Learners will also develop the skills including organising tools, equipment and materials, preparing and assembling components, and maintaining safe working practices.
This qualification enables learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment, apprenticeships or further study.
The qualification supports career progression in modern upholstery, traditional upholstery and making soft furnishings.
The course runs 2 days a week over 34 weeks, term time, from September – June.
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are expected from the awarding bodies. These are outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as learning outcomes.
You can find out more by visiting Achieve Partners website https://www.achievepartners.co.uk.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Upon submitting your application, you will be offered the opportunity for a personalised interview with a member of our upholstery team. This interview not only evaluates your compatibility with the course but also serves as a chance for us to delve into your passion for upholstery and soft furnishings.
No rigid entry requirements exist; all we seek is your genuine interest and enthusiasm for learning. Your dedication to the craft is key to progressing within the course.
Admissions enquiries
Should you have any inquiries regarding entry requirements or the application process, the gateway to your exciting journey awaits at admissions@chichester.ac.uk.
Elevate your aspirations, and let the world of upholstery unfold before you!
Embark on a transformative journey with this qualification, unlocking pathways to employment, apprenticeships, or advanced studies.
This qualification is not just a certificate, it is the key to shaping your career. Whether you aspire to climb the ladder in modern or traditional upholstery, or dream of crafting your own path as an entrepreneur, the possibilities are limitless. Seize the opportunity to sculpt your future, and let this qualification be the catalyst for your extraordinary journey ahead!
Assessment Methods
This qualification is assessed using the following methods:
- practical demonstration
- assignment
- portfolio of evidence
Grading
This qualification is graded: fail, pass, merit, distinction.
Units
7350 Health & Safety
7351 Workplace Responsibilities
7352 Plan Career Progression in Furniture, Furnishings or Interiors Industries
7353 Manufacturing Skills for Modern Upholstery
7366 Matching and Cutting Skills for Upholstery and Soft Furnishings
7355 Manufacturing Skills for Soft Furnishings
7368 Manufacturing Skills for Traditional Upholstery
Maths and English – If you are under 19 and have not achieved GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at grade 4 (or grade C) by the start of the course, you will be required to retake these subject(s) during the year as part of your timetable.
You will be provided with a recommended list of materials to purchase.
We provide your PPE, except your safety boots which you will need to purchase if you do not currently own.
You will be required to provide your top material and your piece of furniture for assessment. We will provide you with advice and guidance on what is expected.
Please do not source your material or furniture without prior discussion with the course team.
Course Fees
If you are aged between 16-18 at the beginning of your course, you do not have to pay tuition or exam fees for the majority of courses. If you are 19 or over when you start your course, you will have to contribute to your course fees in line with government guidelines.
For further information about course fees, please visit: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support/course-fee-information.
Financial Support
We understand that financial matters are an important consideration for our students and that everyone’;s circumstances are different. Please visit our financial support page for further information on what support is available: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
If you have any questions regarding student finance, please email studentfinance@chigroup.ac.uk and one of our team will be in touch to help.
Every year the furniture and upholstery department hosts an end of year show that displays student work completed over the year.