Free Level 2 Furniture Making Course in Newark. Classes run at Lincoln College Campus, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll develop craft skills in working with timber, from design through to producing finished wooden pieces. The course covers the underpinning knowledge and practical techniques needed to work in the furniture making industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Do you enjoy working with different types of wood, creating designs and producing wooden products? Are you looking to get a job where you work with your hands? This course could be for you. Our City & Guilds Furniture Making programme at Newark will provide you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress within the furniture making industry. The course is aimed at those with a passion for working with different timbers and in wanting to achieve excellent craft skills in both design and manufacture. Setting the bar high you will be surprised by what you can ultimately achieve. The furniture department has now received over ten City & Guilds medals of excellence awarded due to the exceptional work of our learners. A superb accolade for the learners, in helping their career post college. You will be inducted on a wide range of machinery and will be expected to machine your own components as required. There is a well-ordered furniture making workshop with self-contained classrooms as well as a dedicated machine shop. The College has also undertaken work for the National Trust which is a unique opportunity to learn different skills and produce something for future generations to see. During this course, you’ll study: Health and Safety Timber Technology Sustainability Furniture Making by Hand Fitments and Fittings Design Drawing Career Planning Furniture Making by Hand Fitments and Fittings Design Drawing Career Planning
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in cutting, shaping, and joining timber.
You'll learn how to read and produce furniture designs.
You'll work with a range of wood types and understand their properties.
You'll practise finishing techniques to produce quality wooden products.
You'll build knowledge of tools, machinery, and safe working practices.
You'll understand the production process from initial design to completed piece.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the workshop alongside classroom-based sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks and projects that demonstrate your craft skills and underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of work over the 35 weeks. The centre will assess your progress throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Furniture maker. Craft and produce bespoke or production furniture.
Cabinet maker. Build fitted and freestanding cabinetry.
Joiner. Work on timber fittings in residential and commercial settings.
Workshop technician. Support production in a furniture manufacturing environment.
Bench joiner. Produce timber components in a workshop setting.
Furniture restorer. Repair and restore antique and modern pieces.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Making. Deepen your craft skills and take on more complex design and production work.
Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations. A work-based route that can support a career as a skilled joiner or cabinet maker.
Apprenticeship in Furniture Manufacture or Fitted Interiors. Earn while you learn and gain industry experience alongside your qualification.
