Course description
You'll develop practical skills through manufacture and express yourself through design. You'll be encouraged to study in-depth the construction of furniture, to develop and build designs and to hone your skills in cabinet making, upholstery and wood finishing.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
You'll study:
- Furniture Construction.
- Furniture Materials.
- Machine Woodworking.
- Workshop Practice.
- Furniture History.
- Design Study.
- Power Tools.
- Techniques of Timber Fabrication.
- Methods of Upholstering and Finishing.
Entry requirements
- NC/NQ Furniture Making; OR
- ÔÇïHigher Craft and Design/Design and Manufacture at Grade C or above AND National 5 English at Grade C or above; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression
After completing the course you can progress to become a self-employed Designer/Maker of furniture, as well as pursue jobs in the furniture trades and shop-fitting.
Continuing Study
Students who complete their HND may also progress to BA (Hons) courses at various UK Universities.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 25/08/2025 to 12/06/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
Course provider
City of Glasgow College
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow