Achieve+Partners
    Level 1
    QN: 603/7604/1
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    Achieve+Partners Level 1 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Achieve+Partners. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 880 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    Achieve+Partners
    Syllabus Units
    19 Units
    Guided Hours
    880 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Finishing skills for soft furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know finishing methods for soft furnishingbe able to finish items of soft furnishing
    2

    Finishing skills for upholstery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know finishing methods for upholsterybe able to finish items of upholstery
    3

    Hand skills for finishing basic furniture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare and finish furniturebe able to prepare and finish furniture
    4

    Hand skills for making basic furniture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to make furniture by handbe able to produce and assemble components to make furniture by hand
    5

    Installation skills for basic fitted furniture and components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare for furniture and component installation on locationknow how to install furniture and components on locationbe able to install furniture and components in a location
    6

    Introduction to material technology in furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know the material technology of furnishingsknow how material technology affects products
    7

    Introduction to sustainability in furniture, furnishings and interiors

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how furniture, furnishings and interiors industries impact on the environmentunderstand waste management in furniture, furnishings or interiors industries
    8

    Introductory health and safety in furniture, furnishings and interiors

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know the requirements for health and safety in a workshop contextknow how to identify hazards and contribute to risk assessment in the workshop
    9

    Machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to set up and operate machines to manufacture wood-based componentsbe able to operate machines to manufacture wood-based components
    10

    Material identification skills for furniture, furnishings and interiors

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know different types of materials and their handling requirementsbe able to identify materials and material defects
    11

    Mechanical fixing skills for assembling basic furniture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare and assemble furniture using mechanical fixingsbe able to prepare and assemble furniture using mechanical fixings
    12

    Portable power tool skills for the manufacture of wood-based components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to set up and operate portable power tools to manufacture wood-based componentsbe able to operate portable power tools to manufacture wood-based components
    13

    Production skills for soft furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare and produce soft furnishingbe able to produce items of soft furnishings
    14

    Production skills for upholstery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare and produce upholstery itemsbe able to produce items of upholstery
    15

    Safe manual handling and storage in furniture, furnishings and interiors

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know the rationale for safe manual handling and storage practiceknow the safe manual handling and storage principles and types of handling equipment
    16

    Technical drawing and geometry skills for making furniture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will: understand technical drawings and geometry techniquesbe able to create technical drawings and use geometry techniques by use of traditional methods or CAD applications
    17

    Technical drawing and geometry skills for woodworking

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:understand technical drawings and geometry techniquesbe able to create technical drawings and use geometry techniques using traditional methods or CAD applications
    18

    Upholstery skills for making seat pads

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare upholstered seat padsbe able to produce an upholstered seat pad
    19

    Woodworking skills for furniture/furnishing components and installation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:know how to prepare and carry out woodworking for components and installationsbe able to prepare and carry out woodworking for components and installations

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7604/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Achieve+Partners
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jun 2021