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Certificate Level 1 Furniture Making and Furnishings

Course Code

CTFM1-Y1

Course Level

Level 1

Study Mode

Full time

Start Date

07-Sep-2026

Course Type

School Leavers

Campus

Moulton

Course Duration

1 year

Our Level 1 Certificate in Furniture Making is designed to take your woodworking skills to the next level by developing your practical skills in design.
If you are passionate about creating bespoke pieces of furniture from scratch, then this course is the starting point for you.

Furniture Studies students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. Our state-of-the-art workshops are equipped with specialist tools and resources for a wide range of creative craft subjects.

Guided by our specialist staff and expert guest lecturers you’ll develop your skills in using hand and power tools to hand-craft furniture, to equip you for employment or further study.

Guided by our expert lecturers, you'll learn to craft beautiful wooden furniture using various tools and technologies.

Modules include:

  • Health and safety in furniture making.
  • Timber technology for sound judgements in the trade.
  • Furniture construction methods for design and manufacturing.
  • ITC skills for basic geometric, pictorial, and working drawings.
  • Hand skills for intermediate geometric, pictorial, and working drawings.
  • Furniture design process for creating basic items.
  • Manufacturing intermediate furniture with hardwoods, fixtures, and fittings.
  • Making and attaching doors, drawers, and fittings.

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