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Free Level 2 Furniture Making Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyACHIEVE
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About this course

Free Level 2 Furniture Making Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day.

You'll need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths, or a Level 1 construction or services qualification, to join. The course covers health and safety, workplace responsibilities, and the practical skills used in kitchen, bedroom, and furniture fitting and manufacturing. Units include planning career progression in the industry alongside hands-on installation work. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors.

Who this course is for

This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Kitchen, Bedrooms & Fitting and manufacturing industry, specifically in the role of Kitchen Fitter

The course covers the following units:

The course covers the following units:

  • Health and safety in furniture, furnishings and interiors
  • Workplace responsibilities in furniture, furnishings and interiors
  • Plan career progression in furniture, furnishings or interiors industries

39 Credits from the below

  • Installation skills for fitted furniture and components 12
  • Fitting skills for doors, drawers and furniture hardware 3
  • Jointing, scribing and templating skills for furniture installation 12
  • Portable power tool skills for the manufacture/assembly of wood-based

Components 6

  • Sustainability in the manufacture of furniture, furnishings and interior products 3
  • Timber technology in furniture making 6

Entry requirements

Learners must have;

  • Minimum of a grade 4 in English & Maths or progression from a level 1 construction or services qualification
  • Successful interview with a Carpenter or Joinery tutor
  • A genuine interest in the subject
  • Good communication skills
  • A hardworking approach towards the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in furniture and interiors environments.
  • You'll understand workplace responsibilities in the furniture and furnishings industry.
  • You'll plan your career progression within the furniture, furnishings, or interiors sector.
  • You'll develop skills in fitting kitchens, bedrooms, and furniture units.
  • You'll learn the manufacturing processes used in the furniture and interiors industry.
  • You'll work with materials and tools relevant to cabinet making and kitchen fitting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at Tameside College. The course is assessed through a combination of unit-based assignments and practical tasks. You'll complete work across units covering health and safety, workplace responsibilities, and installation skills. An interview with a tutor takes place before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen fitter, measures, supplies, and installs kitchen units for clients.
  • Cabinet maker, designs and builds bespoke furniture pieces.
  • Furniture maker, produces furniture in a workshop or manufacturing setting.
  • Bedroom fitter, installs fitted bedroom furniture in residential properties.
  • Shopfitter, fits out retail and commercial interiors with fixtures and fittings.
  • Furniture assembler, works in a factory or warehouse putting together furniture products.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors, the next step for those wanting to take on more skilled or supervisory roles in the industry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Joinery, useful if you want to broaden your skills into wider construction trades.
  • An apprenticeship in furniture manufacture or kitchen fitting, combining paid work with further formal training.
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