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Upholsterers pad, cover and re-cover furniture with materials like leather, suede or cotton.
You could take a college course, like a:
Courses like these may be useful when looking for a trainee job with a company. You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent.
You could do a furniture manufacturer Level 2 apprenticeship or upholsterer Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship.
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 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'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
With experience, you could move into a supervisory or management position. You could specialise in re-upholstering antique furniture or work in interior design. You could also become self-employed.
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As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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