The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF)qualifications are based on good practical upholstery skills. These qualifications may lead to employment within the industry or with additional practice may lead to you starting your own small business.
The training is based around a 3 stage programme, with each stage being a qualification in its own right and will be certificated separately. Thus there is no obligation to complete all three stages but a pass is required to progress to the next stage with the successful completion of all three stages resulting in the award of the brand new AMUSF Diploma.
There are flexible start dates and different course programme options students may choose from
· One day course programme, completing one stage of 210 hours over a 42 week period.
· Two day course programme, completing 2 stages consecutively of 210 hours each over the 42 weeks period.
· Three day course programme, completing 3 stages consecutively of 210 hours each over the 42 weeks period.
If this course is for you select Booking Request or ring direct on 02076229347 and speak to Sara.
Each stage of the Upholstery syllabus contains the following listed below, with the sections highlighted in bold being the pieces that will be marked at the end of each course stage, though all other exercises must be completed. Students will receive tuition and guidance to underpin this knowledge. It is expected that the written research project will be undertaken away from the class and outside of the 210 hours.
AMUSF Stage 1 Practical content
Highlighted pieces will be assessed as part of the final mark/grade. Students will also be required to produce a portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress. Written Research Project – 10%
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(Training Centres may choose the order studied, provided that all three subjects are covered over the course of the three stages)
Brief Description During this stage students will develop their practical skills, gaining knowledge and experience in the manipulation of a variety of materials and processes, within the context of a series of individual set exercises and/or assessment projects. Students will acquire an understanding of upholstery fabrics and textiles and should be encouraged to develop, where appropriate, their own creative responses to the assessment projects. The students will receive workshop inductions, practical demonstrations and teaching in the use and application of core materials and techniques, both modern and traditional, including instruction on:
If this course is for you select Booking Request or ring direct on 02076229347 and speak to Sara. |
AMUSF Stage 2 Practical Content
Highlighted pieces will be assessed as part of the final mark/grade Students will also be required to produce a portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress. Written Research Project – 10%
or
or
(Training Centres may choose the order studied, provided that all three subjects are covered over the course of the three stages).
Brief Description During this stage students will develop their practical skills, gaining knowledge and experience in the manipulation of a variety of materials and processes, within the context of a series of individual set projects. Students will acquire an understanding of upholstery fabrics and textiles and should be encouraged to develop, where appropriate, their own creative responses to the assessment projects. The students will receive workshop inductions, practical demonstrations and teaching in the use and application of core materials and techniques, both modern and traditional, including instruction on:
If this course is for you select Booking Request or ring direct on 02076229347 and speak to Sara. |
AMUSF Stage 3
Highlighted pieces will be assessed as part of the final mark/grade Students will also be required to produce a portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress. Written Research Project – 10%
or
or
(Training Centres may choose the order studied, provided that all three subjects are covered over the course of the three stages)
Brief Description During this stage students will develop their practical skills, gaining knowledge and experience in the manipulation of a variety of materials and processes, within the context of a series of individual set projects. Students will acquire an understanding of the history of upholstered furniture and the development of techniques and materials used. Students should be encouraged to develop, where appropriate, their own creative responses to the assessment projects. The students will receive workshop inductions, practical demonstrations and teaching in the use and application of core materials and techniques, both modern and traditional, including instruction on:
If this course is for you select Booking Request or ring direct on 02076229347 and speak to Sara |