Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship Standard and Assessment Plan Gets Ministerial Approval

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Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship Standard and Assessment Plan Gets Ministerial Approval

We are pleased to announce that the new Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship Standard and Assessment Plan which has been developed by employers has been approved and is available for delivery.  The standard includes the following occupations:

  • General Furniture Manufacturer
  • Bed Manufacturer
  • Modern Upholsterer
  • Furniture Finisher
  • Fitted Furniture Installer
  • Furniture Restorer
  • Modern Furniture Service Repairer
  • Foam Convertor and Upholstery Cushion Interior Manufacturer
  • Wood Machinist
  • Furniture CNC Specialist

The apprenticeship standard and assessment plan has been published, which will replace current frameworks from 1st December 2016 as part of the Government’s apprenticeship reform programme to make apprenticeships more rigorous and more responsive to employers. The apprenticeship standard and Assessment Plan are live here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-standards#furniture-standards

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