Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications — tailored to your business's specific needs.
The furniture programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical workplace training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to make, finish, upholster, and restore furniture items in domestic and commercial settings. Training covers working with timber and other materials, cutting and shaping components, sanding, finishing, upholstery, and operating and programming relevant machinery—delivered in line with industry standards.
Benefits of these programmes
- Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
- A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
- Coverage of safety and quality standards in line with industry practice
- Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
- Build skills in furniture making, finishing, upholstery, restoration, and working with design-drawings and timber selection
- Ability to operate machinery (manual and CNC), apply finishes, and upholster to produce high-quality furniture items
- Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
How we work with you
We partner with members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This support includes promoting careers in your industry, identifying potential learners, and encouraging work placements.
We also ensure your industry’s qualifications continue to meet needs, support industry events like conferences, and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
When apprentices enrol, we assign them a Competenz account manager. Our account managers understand the industry and the skills learners and businesses need to gain.
