Level 2 Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college
What the college says
This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Kitchen, Bedrooms & Fitting and manufacturing industry, specifically in the role of Kitchen Fitter The course covers the following units: The course covers the following units: * Health and safety in furniture, furnishings and interiors * Workplace responsibilities in furniture, furnishings and interiors * Plan career progression in furniture, furnishings or interiors industries 39 Credits from the below * Installation skills for fitted furniture and components 12 * Fitting skills for doors, drawers and furniture hardware 3 * Jointing, scribing and templating skills for furniture installation 12 * Portable power tool skills for the manufacture/assembly of wood-based Components 6 * Sustainability in the manufacture of furniture, furnishings and interior products 3 * Timber technology in furniture making 6
What you need to get on
Learners must have; * Minimum of a grade 4 in English & Maths or progression from a level 1 construction or services qualification * Successful interview with a Carpenter or Joinery tutor * A genuine interest in the subject * Good communication skills * A hardworking approach towards the industry
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Beaufort Road
Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Chichester · South East · 1 year