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Advanced upholsterer
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Make and repair upholstered furniture.
What you'd do
Strip and assess existing upholstery on furniture before restoration
Rebuild frames and apply new webbing, springs, and foam foundations
Cut and match fabric precisely to minimise waste and align patterns
Pad and cover furniture to a smooth, professional finish
Operate industrial sewing machines to produce cushion covers and piping
Advise clients on fabric choices, durability, and cost options
Complete finishing details such as buttoning, pleating, and tacking
What you'd learn
Traditional and modern upholstery techniques and construction methods
Fabric cutting, pattern matching, and material estimation
Spring systems including coil, serpentine, and webbing bases
Restoration and conservation of antique upholstered furniture
Health and safety including fire regulation compliance for fabrics
Customer consultation and interpreting briefs and specifications
Sewing machine operation for cushion covers and piping
Ready to look for a place?
See live Advanced upholsterer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.