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Manufacturing & fabrication

Furniture making & Upholstery

Build and finish furniture carcases and upholster frames to a saleable standard.

6 tasksNSQ Level 12h 49m of practice0 ready to start

What you’ll be able to do

Produce a piece a customer will pay full price for.

  1. 01Break down sheet material to a cutting listPlan the cuts to minimise waste and keep the grain running true. 15 minPlanned
  2. 02Assemble a cabinet carcase squareJoin, cramp and check the carcase before the glue sets. 18 minPlanned
  3. 03Fit doors, hinges and drawer runnersSet the gaps even and get the action smooth. 18 minPlanned
  4. 04Apply a finish to a furniture surfaceSand through the grits and lay a finish without dust marks. 16 minPlanned
  5. 05Strip and re-web an upholstered frameRemove the old cover, inspect the frame and re-web it. 20 minPlanned
  6. 06Cut, fit and fix a new coverPattern the fabric, pull it evenly and finish the edges. 22 minPlanned
At the end of the program

Practical assessment · Furniture Making

Complete every task under assessment, then sit a supervised practical on a real rig at an approved centre. Pass it and the certificate goes on your record, verifiable by any employer.

Ready — you can practise it today In build — being written and reviewed now Planned — part of the program, not yet built