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Fitted furniture design technician

Level 3 · AdvancedEngineering and manufacturing 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

A Fitted Furniture Design Technician apprenticeship trains you to produce technical drawings, specifications, and plans for bespoke fitted furniture such as kitchens, bedrooms, home offices, and wardrobes, working alongside sales consultants and installation teams. You will use specialist design software and detailed product knowledge to translate customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs. This standard leads to senior design, project management, or product development roles within the fitted furniture industry.

On the job

What you’ll learn

Use of specialist fitted furniture CAD and design software
Structural principles and material properties of fitted furniture
Reading and producing technical drawings and specifications
Building regulations relevant to fitted furniture installation
Translating customer briefs into workable design solutions
Product ranges, components, and configuration options
Communication with clients, sales teams, and installers
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Produce detailed design plans and technical drawings
Configure furniture components using design software
Survey and measure rooms or spaces for accurate design
Present design proposals to customers
Amend designs based on customer or installer feedback
Prepare installation packs and component schedules
Liaise with manufacturing and installation teams
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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