Engineering and manufacturing
Furniture manufacturer - Modern Upholsterer
Making all kinds of beds, furniture and their related furnishings in a workshop or factory.
Summary
The Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors industry is of significant importance to the UK economy, particularly in the supply of end products for residential and commercial living and work places. The industry has an annual turnover well in excess of £12 billion. The ability to work to agreed targets in terms of output and quality standards is essential. Workplaces can be wide - ranging from small workshops to large factories. Furniture Manufacturers must be dexterous, have a good work ethic and able to demonstrate their ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Typical job titles include
- Bed manufacturer | Cabinet maker | Divan maker | Furniture designer | Furniture maker | General furniture manufacturer | Headboard make | Mattress maker | Modern upholsterer
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Industry: Knowledge and understanding of general background of the furniture industry.
K2:
Organisation: Knowledge and understanding of the company you are working in. This includes understanding the manufacturing process and how you contribute and fit into it.
K3:
Materials: Knowledge and understanding of industry materials. Properties and characteristics of materials used within your organisation
K4:
Customers: Knowledge and understanding of customer expectations. Who are the industry customers and what are their expectations in terms of packaging and delivery?
K5:
Quality Standards: Know the quality standards which apply to the products and how to check that these have been met. Read and interpret specifications, drawings, cutting lists and other relevant technical information used within your organisation.
K6:
Health, Safety and Environment: Knowledge and understanding of the relevant health, safety and environmental requirements and regulations. Understand sustainability within the industry.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0203: Furniture manufacturer - Modern Upholsterer (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0203I
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £23,366 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5411 Upholsterers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5411/99 Upholsterers n.e.c.
- 5411/02 Trimmers and upholsterers
S1:
Maintain Tools & Equipment: Perform regular autonomous maintenance tasks on machinery, tools and equipment used.
S2:
Problem Solving: Identify issues quickly, solve problems and apply appropriate solutions
S3:
Achieve quality and output targets: Carry out work to required quality standards and output targets. High attention to detail, must monitor and check work meets specifications and must follow methodology and processes.
S4:
Health & Safety: Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, relevant statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice at all times
S86:
Cut Fabrics and Components: Prepare and cut fabric and components used in upholstery.
S87:
Frame Construction: Construct upholstery frames to specification. Understanding the methods used to construct frames
S88:
Sewn / Seamed Components: Produce sewn / seamed components by hand and through the use of machinery.
S89:
Suspensions and Foundations: Select materials for suspensions including springs, pocket springs, sprung units and webbing. Apply these to frames using appropriate modern or traditional methods, tools and equipment.
S90:
Upholstering: Measure and cut fabric, fit, apply and finish top covers including fluting, pleating and buttoning.
S91:
Loose Covers: Cut, sew and fit loose covers to specification.
S92:
Repair: Repair joints and frame ready for re-upholstery and revive and polish show-wood frame.
S93:
Jigs and Templates: Use and maintain jigs and templates. Jigs are used to ensure repeatability and accuracy in the production of furniture. These can be hand held or mounted on workbenches.
S94:
Produce Templates: Determine details of templates from specifications, mark out, measure dimensions and cut templates using appropriate tools and equipment.
S95:
Resolve Faults in Leather: Deal with scuffs, scratches, stains, burn marks, water marks and discolouration in leather.
S96:
Filling Materials: Select and fix filling materials. Understand different types and fixing methods
S97:
Fit Mechanical or Electrical Components: Assemble, fit and quality assure components.
S98:
Cushions and Padded Items: Measure and cut fabric; sew components to produce scatter, box and bolster cushions.
S99:
Frame Finishes: Finish and polish show-wood frames, apply stains, sealers basecoats and finishes.
S100:
Trimmings and Finishings: Position and fix trimmings and finishings. This includes castors, valances, borders, skirts, dust covers and feet and legs.
S101:
Strip Down Furniture: Strip back existing upholstery to frames. Understand when and how to retain original foundation work
Technical Educational Products
- ST0203: Furniture manufacturer - Modern Upholsterer (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0203I
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £23,366 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5411 Upholsterers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5411/99 Upholsterers n.e.c.
- 5411/02 Trimmers and upholsterers
B1:
Collaboration & Adaptability: Willing to both listen and learn and to accept changing priorities and working requirements.
B2:
Collaboration & Adaptability: Work effectively with others in a team whilst maintaining effective professional working
B3:
Time management: Time management and ability to complete work to schedule
B4:
Pride in the workplace: Organise work space for efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and storing items used, maintaining work area and sustaining order
Technical Educational Products
- ST0203: Furniture manufacturer - Modern Upholsterer (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0203I
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £23,366 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5411 Upholsterers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5411/99 Upholsterers n.e.c.
- 5411/02 Trimmers and upholsterers