You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
You could do a college course to get some of the skills needed for this job. Courses include:
Entry requirements:
The following intermediate apprenticeships could lead into this role:
You could also complete an advanced apprenticeship like:
If you specialise in coverings, you could take an advanced upholsterer apprenticeship.
Entry requirements:
You could apply for jobs if you have experience or qualifications in furniture or cabinet making, or carpentry. Employers often value skills and experience over qualifications.
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Furniture makers make and restore items like chairs, tables, beds and display cabinets.
You'll work mainly with wood but you'll also use metals, plastics and other materials. In your day-to-day tasks could:
Location : You could work in a workshop or in a factory.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience, you could become a workshop supervisor or quality control inspector. With further training, you could move into furniture design.
In larger firms, you could work in estimating, retail buying, sales or training.
You could also start your own business and specialise in hand-crafted furniture or restoring antique items.