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Summary: By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the safe and practical use of a workshop environment Name and correctly use different upholstery materials and hand tools Rip down a chair safely and efficiently Understand the traditional techniques required to complete your chair inc. webbing, tacking, stuffing, rolled and stitched edges Professionally finish, including the application of the top fabric, bottom cloth and different trims Consider the sustainability potential of upholstery through the reupholstering of your old chair frames. Considering the materials involved, there journey and life expectancy.

Summary: The Diploma course offers students a number of pathways to reach your goals in upholstery whilst preparing you with all the latest materials and processes used today. 3 teaching blocks are delivered over the academic year from a wide range of options and students are guided throughout the full scale projects (no sample exercises) to achieve finished usuable pieces Students can choose all their pathways at the beginning of the year or decide the next route once one is completed These new pathways have been created to equip students with a wide variety of skills to ensure they are confident to work in industry using todays modern methods and materials as well as keeping the much loved traditional methods alive We are focussing on using new sustainable products and natural fillings wherever possible You can choose a traditional pathway or a modern pathway or even a mix of both depending on the goals you wish to achieve.

Summary: The AMUSF Accredited Courses are delivered in three stages and upon completion result in the award of an AMUSF Diploma in upholstery. Each of the three stages is a qualification in its own right and is certificated separately. Each stage has a duration of 210 hours which must be completed with a 12 month period.