Level 2 Furniture Making Course in Colchester. Classes run full-time at Adult Skills Centre Colchester. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding may be available depending on your circumstances. Over nine months, you'll develop practical woodworking and furniture making skills using hand tools, machinery, and materials across traditional and modern techniques. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside end-of-unit tests and practical assessments set by City and Guilds. The course also covers English, maths, and employability skills to prepare you for the workplace.
Who this course is for
The Furniture Production Diploma programme provides a broad knowledge of competence-based woodworking and furniture making skills for those looking to start a career in the industry.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs (9-3), including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview.
What you will learn
You'll use hand tools and machinery safely and accurately in a workshop setting.
You'll apply traditional and modern furniture making techniques to practical projects.
You'll work with a range of materials used in furniture manufacture.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and progress.
You'll complete computer-aided activities related to furniture production.
You'll develop English, maths, and employability skills alongside your technical training.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered through workshop practice, classroom study, and computer-aided activities. You'll be assessed through practical tasks that demonstrate your competence, end-of-unit tests, and completion of all units in the qualification. City and Guilds sets the practical assessments and tests. As you progress, you'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Furniture maker. Craft and assemble furniture in a production or workshop setting.
Cabinet maker. Build fitted and freestanding cabinetry for homes and businesses.
Joiner. Work with timber on site or in a workshop environment.
Shopfitter. Design and install interiors for retail and commercial spaces.
Furniture restorer. Repair and restore antique and damaged furniture pieces.
Workshop technician. Support production in a furniture or woodworking facility.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Design and Making. The natural next step after Level 2, this qualification develops your design skills alongside advanced making techniques and prepares you for more senior roles in the furniture industry.
Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations. Recognised for skilled-worker status and useful if you move into site-based joinery or shopfitting.
Apprenticeship in Furniture Manufacture. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
