Start Date
09 Sep 2024 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks 
Campus
St Margaret's Campus Course Overview
This non-accredited course runs from St Margaret’s Campus, each Monday, 9:30 – 12:00 for 9 weeks, starting on 9 September and finishing on 11 November 2024.
This introductory course will equip you with the foundational skills to transform tired furniture into beautiful and comfortable pieces.
You may be required to bring some of your own materials to each session.
You will also need to have a stool, dining chair, or an armless small chair to upholster.
What You'll Learn
Year 1
During this course, you will learn:
– Understand health and safety, safe working practice regulations
– Safely disassemble furniture
– Remove old fabric and padding
– Install new webbing and foam
– Measure, cut and secure fabric
– Use techniques to create finishing trims
Each week will learn new skills and guided by your tutor you will apply these to your chosen piece of furniture.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed as an introduction to upholstery skills and is suitable for those that have not completed an upholstery course before.
You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook on a weekly basis with the help of your tutor.
How you will be assessed
This course is designed as an introduction to upholstery skills and is suitable for those that have not completed an upholstery course before.
You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook on a weekly basis with the help of your tutor.
Course Fees
Tuition fees
Total Fees: £90.00
Additional Costs
The cost of the course is £90.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
– Universal Credit
– JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group)
There will be no fees if you earn less than £25,000.
Disclaimer
Course and Career progression
You can only complete this course once.
On completion of this course, you may progress onto our Introduction to Upholstery Beginners 2 course or one of the other Adult Engagement and Progression courses. Your tutor will advise and discuss the various progression routes available to you. You can also access the College Careers Team to support your progression.
What Happens Next
Apply online via the College website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course’s entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.