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This intermediate-level course trains you to make furniture and joinery, from preparing the wood to getting the finished product ready to leave the workshop. By the end you will be able to read drawings and technical catalogues, set up machines and assemble pieces while checking that the measurements are correct.

During the course you will study joinery materials, basic wood operations, machining with computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, and assembly and finishing such as varnishing and lacquering. You will also cover workplace safety and environmental protection, and do work placements in a company in the sector.

Afterwards you could work as a machine operator making wood products, a joinery assembler, a varnisher and lacquerer, or a head of a finishing section in furniture factories and joinery firms.

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Intermediate Vocational Training

Carpentry and Furniture

If you enjoy working with your hands, transforming wood into quality furniture and structures, and combining manual skills with advanced technology, this vocational programme is for you. You will learn to read technical drawings, operate conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machinery, and apply professional finishes such as varnishes and lacquers. Understand carpentry materials and their properties to choose the most suitable one for each project Interpret drawings and technical documentation to manufacture parts accurately Operate conventional machining equipment and programme CNC machinery Apply techniques for assembling, installing and finishing furniture and carpentry elements Manage inventory and organise production processes Upon completion, you will be able to work as a machine operator, carpentry-element installer, varnisher-lacquerer or finishing-section supervisor in furniture manufacturing companies.

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Wood, Furniture and Cork

The Wood, Furniture and Cork vocational field opens the door to a sector where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology. Professionals in this field design, manufacture, and install furniture, and work with wood and cork in workshops, factories, and interior design companies. Carpentry techniques and use of specialised tools and machinery Designing and manufacturing bespoke furniture Installing furniture and wooden elements in real spaces Treating, finishing, and preserving materials such as wood and cork Interpreting plans and interior design projects Quality control and production process management Studying a vocational programme in this field prepares you to work in carpentry workshops, the furniture industry, or renovation companies, or even to start your own business.

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Intermediate Vocational Training

The Intermediate Vocational Training Programme (CFGM) is the first level of regulated vocational education in Spain. Over two years, you gain solid, practical technical training that prepares you to enter the workforce with confidence or continue progressing to an Advanced Vocational Training Programme. Specialist technical training tailored to real sectors with strong demand for workers Work placements through the FCT module to gain real professional experience Development of practical skills, problem-solving and teamwork Entry with a Compulsory Secondary Education qualification or through a specific entrance exam An official qualification recognised throughout Spain With your Technician qualification in hand, you can work directly in your sector or move on to an Advanced Vocational Training Programme to expand your qualifications.

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