NEW Level 2 Furniture Making Operative Standard - Consultation

We are calling for the furniture sector and key stakeholders to get involved and to have their say on the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours that Furniture Making Operative Apprentices should display on completion of their Apprenticeship.

It is essential that we get the content right for this standards as this will form the development programmes for Apprentices in the future.  The employer group urges you to view the standard and carefully consider what you as an employer would expect to see from your apprentices.

Occupation summary

This occupation is found in the furniture, furnishings and interiors manufacturing industry. Furniture making operatives manufacture furniture for domestic, office and commercial settings. Furniture making operatives make both mass-produced products and individually designed furniture. They also manufacture the various components needed to produce fitted kitchens, bathrooms or bedrooms. They measure, prepare and mark out materials and set up and operate machinery. Some will need to use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and other technology involved in manufacturing furniture. They assemble, rectify, rework and repair furniture and understand finishing techniques. Employers vary in size from micro to large.

Have your say

Download the draft standard

Download the draft EPA plan

You can feedback your views using our online questionnaire.

We are also drafting the following standards, if you want to get involved please contact Lisa Williamson.

• Furniture Finisher
• Mattress Manufacturing Operative
• Wood Machinist
• Upholstery Operative

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