Furniture, Furnishings and Wood Machining (5780)

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2024
Focussing on the essential skills in the production of furniture and furnishings, these qualifications provide learners with all of the skills in order to gain employment in the furniture or furnishings industry. 
Ideal for anyone who is working in, or wants to work, in the furniture, furnishings and wood machining industry.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You can choose the qualification that demonstrates the specialist furniture making knowledge and skills you have developed such as

  • Furniture restoration
  • Furniture making by hand
  • Manufacturing wood-based components using CNC machines
  • Design work for fitted furniture installation.

You will learn in the classroom or on the job in the work environment.

Assessment is through on-line tests and centre devised practical assignments.

Which level is right for me?

Level 1
This is introduction to the furniture and wood machining industry for those with no experience.

Level 2
You are working in the furniture industry and have a basic understanding and some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

Level 3
You have several years of experience in the furniture industry and wish to build on existing skills and knowledge in areas such as furniture restoration and research & development.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles within the furniture industry including:

  • Furniture maker
  • Furniture restorer
  • Polisher
  • Furniture designer
  • Upholsterer
  • Wood machinist.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors - you can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

There are no eligibility requirements. To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 1

This is an introduction to the furniture and wood machining industry for those with no experience.

This comprises three mandatory units and a wide range of optional units, including:
  • Health and safety within furniture and furnishing making environments (mandatory)
  • Tools and equipment in furniture making and furnishings (mandatory)
  • Materials in furniture making and furnishings (mandatory)
  • Furniture making by hand
  • Preparation and finishing methods in furniture making
  • Finishing methods in upholstery and soft furnishings.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles within the furniture industry including:

  • Furniture maker
  • Furniture restorer
  • Polisher
  • Furniture designer
  • Upholsterer
  • Wood machinist.
Level 1 Furniture Making and Furnishings (5780-01)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 1 Certificate in Furniture Making and Furnishings

  • Accreditation No: 600/1974/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 17 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 123 - 188 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 170 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £147.40 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

Level 2 will suit you if you are working in the furniture industry and have a basic understanding and some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

There are eleven qualifications available at this level. These comprise a range of mandatory and optional units, including:

  • Health and safety within furniture and furnishing making environments
  • Planning for career pathways in furniture and furnishing industries
  • Hand finishing methods in furniture making
  • Creating joints and scribes for furniture installation
  • Spray finishing in furniture making
  • Furniture restoration.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles within the furniture industry including:

  • Furniture maker
  • Furniture restorer
  • Polisher
  • Furniture designer
  • Upholsterer
  • Wood machinist.
Level 2 Furniture Making (5780-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Finishing Methods

  • Accreditation No: 600/3191/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 435 - 435 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £171.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Installation

  • Accreditation No: 600/3201/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 44 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 351 - 351 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 440 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £171.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Spray Finishing Methods

  • Accreditation No: 600/3202/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 45 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 351 - 351 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 450 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £171.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Making

  • Accreditation No: 600/3228/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 55 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 407 - 407 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 550 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £171.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 2 Wood Machining (5780-22)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Wood Machining

  • Accreditation No: 600/1976/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 444 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £182.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

Level 3 is ideal if you have several years of experience in the furniture industry and wish to build on existing skills and knowledge in areas such as furniture restoration and research and development.

There are eight qualifications available at this level. These comprise a range of mandatory and optional units, including:

  • Sustainability in the timber trade
  • Research and product development in furniture making
  • Supervision in a furniture and furnishing making environment
  • Design work for fitted furniture installation
  • Traditional furniture upholstery
  • Manufacturing wood-based components using CNC machines.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles within the furniture industry including:

  • Furniture maker
  • Furniture restorer
  • Polisher
  • Furniture designer
  • Upholsterer
  • Wood machinist.
Level 3 Furniture Design and Making (5780-30)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Design and Making

  • Accreditation No: 600/1978/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 84 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 615 - 790 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 840 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £198.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 Furnishings (5780-31)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Furnishings - Traditional Upholstery

  • Accreditation No: 600/3197/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 96 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 723 - 723 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 960 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £186.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Furnishings - Modern Upholstery

  • Accreditation No: 600/3198/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 78 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 563 - 563 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 780 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £186.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 Wood Machining (5780-32)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 3 Diploma in Wood Machining - CNC Machines

  • Accreditation No: 600/3205/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 60 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 417 - 417 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 550 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £198.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Wood Machining

  • Accreditation No: 600/3206/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 55 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 478 - 478 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £198.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 Furniture Installation (5780-33)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Installation

  • Accreditation No: 600/1978/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 84 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 615 - 790 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 840 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 Furniture Restoration (5780-34)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Restoration

  • Accreditation No: 600/2340/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 53 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 405 - 413 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 530 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £198.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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Additional Documents

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5780 Level 3

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