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Apprenticeship Standard Furniture Manufacturer Level 2
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More information about this Course
Introduction
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. This programme is designed to give a wide
range of skills appropriate to the different occupations in the industry. Off
the Job Training A key requirement of an Apprenticeship is Off-the-job
training. This must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours,
over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period. Off-the-job
training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and must take
place within the apprentice’s normal working hours. The new learning must be
documented and reflected on through the Learner Journal on e-portfolio.
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Entry Requirements
The Apprentice will need to be in a relevant role and show a willingness to
undertake the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. They will also need to
have Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) or
grade 3/D accompanied by 2 good references (in this case the apprentice needs to
be prepared to attend a block study period for Maths and English).
Apprentices may be required to attend an interview and undertake relevant
skills assessments.
Once they have been accepted on to the programme all apprentices will be
required to attend a Lincoln College Induction. Apprentices will require access
to a tablet/computer to access their e-portfolio.
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Assessment and Progression
Assessment Used in Course outline and Lincoln College Website Before a
candidate is offered a place on the Furniture Manufacturing Apprenticeship, both
the candidate and the employer will be assessed to make sure they’re suitable to
undertake the apprenticeship. The apprentice will need to meet academic entry
requirements and the employer must be able to offer the apprentice the range of
work required to enable the candidate to gather sufficient evidence throughout
the course. Once accepted onto the course, the apprentice will attend college
one day per week to study Practical training, theory work, undertake reviews,
update their portfolio and record their ‘Off the job Training’. The apprentices
will also attend several block weeks for their practical training. The
apprentice will be assessed by a work-based assessor through practical work with
their employer and at college. Review of progress and growth targets will be set
every 4 – 10 weeks, depending on individual
needs. A full delivery plan will be provided when the apprentice starts on the
programme. During their time on-programme, the apprentice will build a portfolio
of evidence of their work and their knowledge. The apprentice will study
Functional Skills Maths & English if they have not already achieved a Grade
4 or above in their GCSE’s. 20% of the apprenticeship must be made up of ‘Off
the Job Training’ which is explained within this information pack. Once both the
assessor and employer are confident that the apprentice is ready for EPA then
the apprentice will go through the gateway. In order for the apprentice to go
through the gateway they must have passed their Maths & English GCSE’s at
grade 4 or above OR have passed Level 1 Functional Skills and have taken an
assessment at Level 2. End Point Assessment There will be an End Point
Assessment (EPA) as the final stage of an Apprenticeship. The Apprentice must
demonstrate their learning to an independent end point assessor and the overall
grade available is distinction, pass or fail. End-Point Assessment includes:
• Portfolio of Evidence: The portfolio will
cover all skills, knowledge and behaviour requirements as detailed in the
Assessment Modules available from British Furniture Manufacturers Association.
• Knowledge Tests: There are two tests
consisting of multiple-choice questions covering the core modules in health and
safety and the industry. • Observation: The
observed assessment will cover all the skills, knowledge and behaviours
requirements as detailed in the relevant occupational assessment modules. It
will also cover the core modules and be for a minimum of 120mins.
Progression The Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship will qualify
apprentices to a good standard which will enable them to work independently.
Apprentices could also move onto the Level 3 Advanced Bespoke Furniture Maker
Apprenticeship or other Level 3 qualifications.
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Fees
As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as providing you with a wage. All Apprentices are entitled to the national minimum apprentice wage within their first year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay more. In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, if you are aged 19 or over, the national minimum wage for your age would apply [https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates]
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What You Will Need To Bring
Stationery supporting study is required. A laptop or pc will aid research
and completion of assignments.
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