Bespoke Business Course
Are you looking to start a business specialising in perhaps headboards, footstools or mid-century furniture?
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The first step is to understand your business idea, we will then work with you to put together a tailored course to suit your new venture. If you wish to have a initial chat complete the contact form or call us.
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As with the Business Course in Traditional & Modern Upholstery, before embarking on the course you are required to book a taster day giving you the opportunity to meet fellow students already studying one of the courses and ensure MODE's style of teaching is a good fit for
you.
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Your course will also include the following elements:
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Theory
Health & Safety in the workplace
UK's furniture & Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988 relating to domestic furniture and furnishings
Martindale abrasion test.
Correct use of tools and equipment, hand & mechanical tools
Upholstery Fillings & Materials
Cutting Plans & Pattern Matching
Understanding frame repairs
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Student Portfolio
For the duration of the course each student is required to compile a record of their practical and theory work to include:
Health & Safety awareness
Description of processes
Sketches & or photographs of processes
Materials used for each process and suitability
Tools used for each process and suitability
Basic design, cutting plans and fabric calculations
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Tools are provided along with protective equipment, if you prefer to use your own tools feel free to bring them with you.
Upholstery supplies are charged for on an as used basis.
There's secure parking at MODE and the training room is on the ground floor.
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Taster Day
£85.00
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Please bring along your lunch.
Refreshments available throughout the day
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