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Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers
Code: T24DA1455
Location: Ashbourne ACE Centre
Cost: £990.00 to £3300.00
Starting: Monday 09 September 2024
Duration: 37 sessions over 36 week(s)
Time: 9.30am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven 'purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning.
This course will provide you with skills to get into work or self-employment or to move on or up from your current job.
The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers qualifications are based on acquiring good practical and relevant skills. This qualification may lead to employment within the industry or with additional practice may lead to you starting your own small business.
Stage 1 is a qualification in its own right and will be certificated.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you have some prior experience of upholstery or furniture restoration. It would also be an advantage to have some textiles knowledge and practice of using a sewing machine.
How will I learn?
This is a workshop-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities, individual work and homework. You will be given tasks and can work on your own projects.
Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You will need a laptop or notebook for making notes. Handouts will be provided.
Are there any other costs?
You will need your own upholstery tools. You will be provided with a list at the start of your course. Any fabrics and materials required for practical project can be purchased in center.
Additional Information
Time and duration
Start Date: 09 September 2024
Start Time: 9.30am
Day: Monday
First Lesson Duration: 06:30
Total Weeks: 36
Location
Ashbourne ACE Centre
Cokayne Avenue
Ashbourne
DE6 1EJ
01629 533696