What will the apprentice be doing?
- Safely using tools and machine in the manufacturing processes
- Producing high quality finished products
- Maintaining a safe and clean workplace
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Modern Upholster-
- Cut Fabrics and Components
- Prepare and cut fabric and components used in upholstery.
Frame Construction
- Construct upholstery frames to specification. Understanding the methods used to construct frames
Sewn / Seamed Components
- Produce sewn / seamed components by hand and through the use of machinery.
Suspensions and Foundations
- Select materials for suspensions including springs, pocket springs, sprung units and webbing. Apply these to frames using appropriate modern or traditional methods, tools and equipment.
Upholstering
- Measure and cut fabric, fit, apply and finish top covers including fluting, pleating and buttoning.
Loose Covers
- Cut, sew and fit loose covers to specification.
Repair
- Repair joints and frame ready for re-upholstery and revive and polish show-wood frame.
Jigs and Templates
- Use and maintain jigs and templates. Jigs are used to ensure repeatability and accuracy in the production of furniture. These can be hand held on workbenches.
Produce Templates
- Determine details of templates from specifications, mark out, measure dimensions and cut templates using appropriate tools and equipment.
Resolve Faults in Leather
- Deal with scuffs, scratches, stains, burn marks, water marks and discolouration in leather.
Filling Materials
- Select and fix filling materials. Understand different types and fixing methods
- Fit Mechanical or Electrical Components
- Assemble, fit and quality assure components.
- Cushions and Padded Items
- Measure and cut fabric; sew components to produce scatter, box and bolster cushions.
Frame Finishes
- Finish and polish show-wood frames, apply stains, sealers basecoats and finishes.
Trimmings and Finishings
- Position and fix trimmings and finishings. This includes castors, valances, borders, skirts, dust covers and feet and legs.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There may be a possibility of securing employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
The wage is dependent on performance, as you become more competent and qualified the rate of pay would be amended and increased.
Contact
Eve Cunningham
ecunningham@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
08007813020
