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Level 3 Furniture Design and Making Course in Northampton

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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About this course

Level 3 Furniture Design and Making Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available. Contact the college to confirm what you'd pay. To join, you'll need to have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Making. This level 3 furniture design and making qualification builds on that foundation, developing your design skills, technical knowledge, and craftsmanship over one year.

Who this course is for

Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Making.

Entry requirements

Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Making.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced furniture design skills, from initial concept through to finished drawings.
  • You'll apply a range of hand and machine techniques to construct furniture to a professional standard.
  • You'll select and work with different materials, including solid timber and manufactured boards.
  • You'll use finishing techniques such as sanding, staining, and lacquering.
  • You'll interpret and produce technical drawings and cutting lists.
  • You'll plan and manage a furniture project from brief to completion.
  • You'll evaluate your own work against design intentions and quality standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Moulton College, working on real furniture projects alongside classroom-based design and theory work. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence, practical assignments, and a major project that demonstrates your design and making skills from concept to finished piece.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Furniture maker. Craft bespoke or production furniture for clients or manufacturers.
  • Cabinet maker. Specialist joinery and fitted furniture for residential and commercial settings.
  • Furniture designer. Create original designs for manufacturers or your own studio.
  • Antique furniture restorer. Repair and restore period pieces for dealers and private clients.
  • Shopfitter. Design and build retail interiors and display units.
  • Prop maker. Construct furniture and set pieces for theatre, film, or TV productions.
  • Self-employed furniture maker. Run your own workshop making and selling custom pieces.

What you could study next

A Level 4 or higher qualification in Furniture Design or Product Design would take your skills further, particularly if you want to move into design management or teaching. A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design could open routes into higher education. You might also consider a City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations if you want a work-based route to complement your college training.

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