Principles and Practice of Furniture Making Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma

Start your career in furniture with this Level 2 qualification - the Diploma in Principles and Practice of Furniture Making. By training at our renowned Rycotewood Furniture Centre you learn the principles of handcrafted furniture from industry-trained tutors.

You learn by doing practical activities skill-based projects and watching tutor demonstrations on campus in our Rycotewood Furniture Centre workshops. The course includes lectures on timber technology designing and health and safety too. This is a very highly-regarded training centre for furniture making. It works in partnership with Bucks New University to form the National School of Furniture.

You are continuously assessed by practical exercises and written work. You produce a portfolio of learning and complete a timed practical assignment. There is also a one-hour multiple choice exam in health and safety.

You develop your practical skills and gain a greater understanding of the bespoke furniture industry.

Applicants for a Level 2 programme will normally have:
- At least 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above and/or a completed Level 1 award
- GCSEs to include English and Maths at Grade D or above or Level 1 Functional Skills qualifications
- The willingness to study for an additional qualification in English and/or Maths
- If you are interested in a Level 2 programme and have alternative qualifications you would like us to consider please contact us with your details.

Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and complete an internal assessment. All students will have their literacy and numeracy needs supported within the programme.

On completion of the course you could progress to a Level 3 course in furniture design and make or you can seek employment in the industry.