You may wish to progress further to study at degree level, enter employment or set up your own business in the industry. Success on the course can provide a pathway into self-employment, an industry apprenticeship, or employment in furniture making, fitting and related industries. 

You will learn more advanced practical techniques such as angled work, curved work, batch production methods and wood machining techniques. The year consists of two main assessments - one where you will be required to independently research, design, prototype and make your own piece of furniture. You will also take part in a team project during which you will batch produce a set of dining chairs for public sale.

You may wish to progress further to study at degree level, enter employment or set up your own business in the industry. Success on the course can provide a pathway into self-employment, an industry apprenticeship, a place in the department incubation scheme or employment in furniture making, fitting and related industries.

Units are both internally and externally assessed. The college designs and assesses the internal assessments through assignments and active participation. City &  Guilds sets and marks the external assessments.

Five GCSEs at grades A*-C, which includes either English language or Welsh (first language) and maths, or completion of a level two vocational qualification in furniture making or carpentry. Mature learners without qualifications may be accepted subject to a successful interview. 

£50 workshop fee plus the cost of materials for your own projects. 

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment. 

You will need to provide your own safety footwear (protective toe), tape measure and stationery. All other tools are provided. Some specialist trips may involve additional costs.