Achieve+Partners
Level 2
QN: 603/7575/9
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Achieve+Partners Level 2 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: 2032 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Achieve+Partners
Syllabus Units
32 Units
Guided Hours
2032 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Workplace responsibilities in furniture, furnishings and interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of clear communication in maintaining safe and efficient furniture production processes.
- Describe the key components of effective workplace relationships and their impact on team performance.
- Outline standard workplace practices relevant to furniture manufacturing, including health and safety protocols.
- Identify methods for resolving communication breakdowns in a workshop environment.
- Evaluate the consequences of failing to adhere to standard workplace practices in a furnishings context.
2
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Health and safety in furniture, furnishings and interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know the requirements for health and safety in a workplace contextknow how to identify hazards and assess risks in a workplace context
3
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Mechanical fixing skills for assembling 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
4
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Sustainability in the manufacture of furniture, furnishings and interior products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will: know how sustainability impacts on the use of materials and manufacture of productsknow how to manage waste in furniture, furnishings and interiors
5
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Installation skills for fitted furniture and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know how to prepare for furniture and component installation in differing locationsknow how to install furniture and components in differing locationsbe able to install furniture and components in location
6
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Spraying skills for finishing furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know how to prepare for spray finishing furnitureknow how to spray finish furniturebe able to spray finish items of furniture
7
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Restoration skills for furniture components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know how to carry out restoration of furniture componentsbe able to carry out restoration of furniture components
8
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Profiling machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know how to set up and operate profiling machines to produce profiles on wood-based componentsbe able to operate profile machines to manufacture profiles on wood-based components
9
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Computer aided design (CAD) skills for making furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will: understand CAD functions and operating requirementsbe able to produce 2D CAD drawings
10
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Hand skills for making components and assembling furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will: know how to make and assemble furniture componentsbe able to produce and assemble furniture components
11
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Manufacturing skills for seamed furnishing components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and prepare sewing equipment and work areas for furnishing tasks
- Select appropriate materials and components for seamed furnishing products
- Demonstrate correct techniques for producing seamed components
- Apply quality checks to ensure seamed components meet specifications
- Follow health and safety procedures when using equipment and materials
- Evaluate the quality of finished seamed components against given criteria
12
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Manufacturing skills for modern upholstery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know how to prepare items of modern upholsteryknow how to fit material and finish items of modern upholsterybe able to produce an item of new or recovered modern upholstery
13
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Hand skills for making bespoke furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:know how to make bespoke furniturebe able to produce and assemble components to make bespoke furniture
14
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
CNC machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key components and safety features of a CNC machine used for woodworking.
- Explain the importance of correct machine setup and tooling selection for producing accurate profiles.
- Demonstrate the procedure for loading and verifying CNC programs before machining.
- Operate a CNC machine to produce a specified profile on a wood-based component, following safe working practices.
- Inspect finished components against specifications and identify any deviations.
- Apply corrective actions to resolve common machining issues.
15
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Material technology in furnishings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key properties of materials used in furnishings
- Explain how material properties affect product performance
- Compare different materials for suitability in specific furnishing applications
- Evaluate the impact of material technology on product durability and functionality
- Justify the selection of materials for a given furnishing product
16
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Manufacturing skills for traditional upholstery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare upholstery foundations using appropriate materials and techniques
- Fit covering materials to traditional upholstery items with precision
- Finish upholstered items to a professional standard
- Produce a new or recovered item of traditional upholstery
- Apply health and safety practices throughout the upholstery process
17
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Planing machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the safety requirements and procedures for operating planing machines.
- Explain the principles of setting up planing machines for different profiles.
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for setting up a planing machine for a given component.
- Operate a planing machine to produce a specified profile within tolerance.
- Inspect finished components against specifications and identify defects.
- Apply safe working practices throughout the planing process.
18
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Manufacturing skills for soft furnishing components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare components for soft furnishings following specifications
- Produce components using appropriate techniques and tools
- Assemble components to create a soft furnishing item
- Apply quality checks to ensure components meet required standards
- Work safely and hygienically when manufacturing soft furnishings
19
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Design process skills for making furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret a design brief for a furniture making project
- Generate a range of design ideas for a furniture product
- Develop a chosen design idea into a detailed working drawing
- Select appropriate materials and components for a furniture design
- Produce a production plan for making a furniture item
- Evaluate a furniture design against the original brief
20
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Timber technology in furniture making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare the physical and working properties of a range of hardwoods and softwoods used in furniture making.
- Explain the causes and effects of common timber defects on the quality and use of solid wood.
- Describe the manufacturing processes for plywood, MDF, and particleboard.
- Evaluate the suitability of different timber-based products for specific furniture applications.
- Assess the environmental and sustainability considerations in the selection of timber and timber-based products.
21
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Scheme design skills for furnishings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of design and how they apply to furnishing schemes
- Analyse a client brief to identify design requirements and constraints
- Select appropriate fabrics, colours, and textures for a given interior style
- Create a mood board that communicates a design concept
- Justify design choices in relation to the client brief and interior style
- Present a design scheme to a client in a professional manner
22
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Sawing machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of setting up sawing machines for producing sawn profiles on wood-based components.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for setting up a sawing machine, including blade selection, alignment, and safety checks.
- Operate sawing machines safely and efficiently to manufacture sawn profiles on wood-based components.
- Inspect finished sawn profiles to ensure they meet specification and quality standards.
- Identify common faults in sawn profiles and suggest corrective actions.
- Apply health and safety regulations and safe working practices when operating sawing machinery.
23
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Portable power tool skills for the manufacture/assembly of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify portable power tools used for manufacturing and assembling wood-based components
- Explain the safety requirements and precautions when using portable power tools
- Describe the procedures for setting up portable power tools for specific tasks
- Demonstrate the safe and correct operation of portable power tools to manufacture components
- Assemble wood-based components using portable power tools to specified tolerances
- Inspect finished components for quality and accuracy against specifications
24
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Jointing, scribing and templating skills for furniture installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of joints used in furniture installation and their appropriate applications.
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for jointing, scribing, and templating tasks.
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for scribing components to fit irregular surfaces.
- Create accurate templates for cutting and fitting components.
- Apply health and safety procedures when using tools and equipment.
- Evaluate the quality of completed joints and scribed fits against given specifications.
25
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Hand skills for finishing furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of hand tools and materials used for finishing furniture
- Explain the importance of surface preparation before applying finishes
- Demonstrate safe and correct use of hand tools for finishing
- Apply a range of finishes using hand techniques
- Inspect finished surfaces for quality and identify defects
- Evaluate the suitability of different finishes for various furniture types
26
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Fitting skills for doors, drawers and furniture hardware
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of doors, drawers, and hardware used in furniture
- Explain the principles of fitting doors and drawers accurately
- Select appropriate tools and fixings for fitting tasks
- Demonstrate safe working practices when fitting doors, drawers, and hardware
- Fit doors and drawers to furniture items to specification
- Attach hardware to furniture items securely and correctly
- Check and adjust the operation of doors, drawers, and hardware
27
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Matching and cutting skills for upholstery and soft furnishings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of fabrics and their suitability for upholstery and soft furnishings.
- Explain the importance of pattern repeat and nap direction in material cutting.
- Prepare a work area and materials for cutting, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
- Interpret cutting lists and lay plans accurately.
- Match patterns across seams and panels, ensuring continuity of design.
- Cut materials accurately to specified dimensions, using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Check cut pieces for accuracy and quality, making adjustments as necessary.
- Minimise waste through efficient layout and cutting practices.
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Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Veneering skills for making furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of veneers and their characteristics
- Explain the importance of groundwork preparation for veneering
- Prepare groundwork to receive veneer
- Select appropriate adhesives for veneering
- Apply adhesive to groundwork and veneer
- Lay veneer onto groundwork using appropriate techniques
- Evaluate the quality of a veneered surface
29
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Plan career progression in furniture, furnishings and interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate career opportunities in furniture, furnishings and interiors
- Identify sources of information for career planning
- Set realistic career goals based on personal strengths and interests
- Develop a step-by-step action plan to achieve career goals
- Review and update career plans in response to changing circumstances
30
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Jointing machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the principles of setting up jointing machines for different joint types
- Explain the health and safety requirements for operating jointing machines
- Select appropriate tooling and machine settings for specific jointing tasks
- Demonstrate the safe and accurate operation of jointing machines to produce specified joints
- Inspect finished joints against quality standards and tolerances
- Identify and rectify common faults in joint production
31
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Sanding machinery skills for the manufacture of wood-based components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of sanding machines and their applications
- Explain the principles of sanding and abrasive selection
- Set up sanding machines for specific profiles
- Operate sanding machines safely and efficiently
- Inspect sanded profiles for quality and conformity
- Perform routine maintenance on sanding machines
32
Achieve+Partners Level 2 Diploma in Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors
Technical drawing and geometry skills for making furniture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret technical drawings and extract accurate measurements for furniture components
- Construct geometric shapes and patterns using traditional drafting tools
- Apply dimensioning and annotation rules to technical drawings
- Create technical drawings using CAD software
- Evaluate the suitability of traditional vs CAD methods for different furniture-making contexts
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7575/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Achieve+Partners
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2021
- Operational End
- Aug 2027