Upholsterers pad, cover and re-cover furniture with materials like leather, suede or cotton.
£15,000 - £30,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course, like a:
Courses like these may be useful when looking for a trainee upholsterer job with a company.
You'll usually need:
You could do a furniture manufacturer intermediate apprenticeship or upholsterer advanced apprenticeship.
These typically take 24 months to complete as a mix of learning in the workplace and off-the-job study.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to get work as a trainee upholsterer, without any experience. You would then do qualifications and get experience on the job.
You can train for upholstery qualifications with the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers. These may be useful when looking for a job or help if you're looking to set up your own business.
You could join the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF).
In this job you could:
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