Learners will work on developing knowledge, skills and behaviours in the following areas:

• Industry Knowledge and understanding of general background of the furniture industry.
• Organisation
• Materials
• Customers
• Quality Standards
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Maintain Tools & Equipment
• Problem Solving
• Achieve quality and output targets
• Health & Safety
• Collaboration & Adaptability
• Time management
• Pride in the workplace

The programme is designed to give a wide range of skills appropriate to the different occupations in the industry. This apprenticeship covers the following occupational areas:

• General Furniture Manufacturer

In order to ensure sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of the industry whilst maintaining the rigour of every single apprenticeship within it, Furniture Manufacturers will also need to undertake skill requirements specific to their specialism.

We must ensure that an apprentice spends the required minimum of contracted working hours developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours illustrated on the Standard. This is achieved via a flexible approach and also by using learning that occurs as part of the job role within the workplace:

• Regular visits at workplace
• Reviews in the workplace with Mentor/ Line Manager
• One day per week at college.

End-Point Assessment is the final test for apprentices during their apprenticeship. It is designed to be an objective and impartial assessment of an apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours developed during the course of their apprenticeship programme. At the end of an apprenticeship, the apprentice will go through a ‘gateway’ process where they are signed-off by their employer as ready for a final assessment of their knowledge and practical capabilities. The assessment will be conducted and graded by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation.

The test will consist of:

• Structured interview – supported by a portfolio of evidence summary
• Practical observations in the workplace

Learners may have experience in a similar course/job role and will hold a GCSE Grade 4/3 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English. Maths and English are a vital part of your apprenticeship and can really support your progression on your chosen course.

If you do not already hold these levels of Maths and English, we have a friendly and experienced team of lecturers; who can support you throughout and will arrange exams once you are ready. We deliver Functional Skills in a variety of ways; including classroom based and online study.