Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

In this project-based course, you’ll cover all the main skills used in the furniture manufacturing industry, including craft timber and upholstery.

Working in our fully-equipped workshops, you’ll also learn about wood finishing and how changes in culture and lifestyle affect furniture. In addition, you’ll gain experience in both modern and traditional methods of furniture production.

You'll be awarded an NQ Furniture on successful completion of this course. This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You’ll study:

• Traditional Timber Construction and Techniques.
• Veneering.
• Contemporary Processes and Techniques.
• Upholstery Techniques.
• Polishing Techniques.
• Workshop Drawing and Design.

After the course

Careers

If successful, you may be taken on as a trainee by a furniture firm, or even go into self-employment.

Continuing Study

Students can go on to study the HNC/D in Furniture Craftsmanship with Design and HNC/D Furniture Restoration here at the college.