Furniture Manufacturer (Wood Machinist) Apprenticeship Level 2 (September 2026 Entry)
Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
This apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and general understanding of the furniture industry.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 24 months
Start date - September
Where - Brunel Construction Centre
Course Overview
This apprenticeship is designed to give a wide range of skills appropriate to the different occupations in the industry. Furniture manufacturers must be dexterous, have a good work ethic and able to demonstrate their ability to work individually and as part of a team.
On the wood machinist pathway, you will learn how to measure and mark out materials to specification within the acceptable tolerances following standard operating procedures, select, prepare and maintain wood machining tooling, prepare, set up and operate cutting wood machinery and prepare, set up and operate planes.
The apprenticeship includes mandatory and optional units for both pathways. You will develop an understanding of the manufacturing process and how you fit into it, from what materials to use through to customer expectations and quality standards. You will also understand the relevant health and safety regulations and sustainability in the industry.
This apprenticeship is designed to give a wide range of skills appropriate to the different occupations in the industry. Furniture manufacturers must be dexterous, have a good work ethic and able to demonstrate their ability to work individually and as part of a team.
The apprenticeship includes mandatory and optional units for both pathways. You will develop an understanding of the manufacturing process and how you fit into it, from what materials to use through to customer expectations and quality standards. You will also understand the relevant health and safety regulations and sustainability in the industry.
On the wood machinist pathway, you will learn how to measure and mark out materials to specification within the acceptable tolerances following standard operating procedures, select, prepare and maintain wood machining tooling, prepare, set up and operate cutting wood machinery and prepare, set up and operate planes.
Core Skills Gained:
GCSE English and maths at grade 2 or above.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
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