Modern Upholster Apprentice

Furniture manufacturer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification:

• College study

Modern Upholster

• Cut fabrics and components


• Prepare and cut fabric and components used in upholstery

Frame Construction

• Construct upholstery frames to specification. Understanding the methods used to construct frames

Sewn / Seamed Components

• Produce sewn / seamed components by hand and through the use of machinery

Suspensions and Foundations

• Select materials for suspensions including springs, pocket springs, sprung units and webbing. Apply these to frames using appropriate modern or traditional methods, tools and equipment

Upholstering

• Measure and cut fabric, fit, apply and finish top covers including fluting, pleating and buttoning

Loose Covers

•  Cut, sew and fit loose covers to specification

Repair

•  Repair joints and frame ready for re-upholstery and revive and polish show-wood frame

Jigs and Templates

• Use and maintain jigs and templates. Jigs are used to ensure repeatability and accuracy in the production of furniture. These can be hand held on workbenches

Produce Templates

• Determine details of templates from specifications, mark out, measure dimensions and cut templates using appropriate tools and equipment

Resolve Faults in Leather

• Deal with scuffs, scratches, stains, burn marks, water marks and discolouration in leather

Filling Materials

• Select and fix filling materials. Understand different types and fixing methods


• Fit mechanical or electrical components


• Assemble, fit and quality assure components


• Cushions and padded Items


• Measure and cut fabric; sew components to produce scatter, box and bolster cushions

Frame Finishes

• Finish and polish show-wood frames, apply stains, sealers basecoats and finishes

Trimmings and Finishings

• Position and fix trimmings and finishings. This includes castors, valances, borders, skirts, dust covers and feet and legs