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VOC Level 3

Level 3 Furniture Design and Making

  • Campus

    Newark Campus

  • Start Date

    September 2026

  • Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

Do you enjoy working with different types of wood, creating designs and producing wooden products? Are you looking to get a job where you work with your hands? This course could be for you.

Our Level Three Furniture Making Course at Newark, is a continuation of the Level Two course and will ensure you develop your skills whilst maintaining this to a high standard. You will explore and develop the concept of both designing and producing furniture to your own designs in much more detail.

This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to embrace complexity and push your skill level further.

During this course, you will study:

  • Prototype Design

  • Research and Product Development

  • Hand Finishing Methods

  • Supervision in the Industry

  • Entry requirements

    You’ll need to have successfully completed a Level Two Furniture Making programme or have appropriate knowledge of both theoretical and practical skills and will ideally have experience using both hand and power tools.

    You’ll also need to have GCSEs in Mathematics and English (minimum Grade Three or equivalent). A reference may be requested.

    Assessment & Progression

    Assessment: Assessment is a combination of practical tests and written examinations.

    Progression: Successful completion of this programme will provide you with a strong portfolio to establish yourself within the industry, either in employment, self-employment or to progress to a degree course.

    What You Will Need To Bring

    You’ll need appropriate workwear, protective footwear, safety glasses and ear defenders. You’ll also need general stationery and access to the Internet for the theory aspects.

    Course Fees

    Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

    For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

    Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

    For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]

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