Proskills: Making Skills Work

The Furniture Sector

• Prospect4U Home
• About Proskills
• Working In The Industry
• Jobs and Career Progression
• Core Skills
• Qualifications
• Apprenticeships
• Where The Diplomas Fit
• Case Studies
• Find Your Perfect Career
• Print Your Careers Booklet
• Contact Us
• Glossary
• Links

Working In The Industry Scotland

Welcome to the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors industry careers website.  Produced by Proskills UK Ltd this site will provide you with some basic information to help you decide if the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors (FFI) sector is one that you would like to work in.

The businesses in this sector create products for the domestic, office and contract markets.  Demand for new quality goods is expected to remain high and restoration and remedial work is also on the increase in the UK.  The FFI industry is therefore expected to provide many employees the opportunity to develop long and varied careers with many individuals choosing to master a range of skills.

The information in this website will help you update your knowledge about the processes, equipment, jobs and career development opportunities within the FFI industry.  There are many well paid and satisfying jobs within the industry and a number of rewarding careers await you.
 
You will see a link called Jobs and Career Progression where you will find a career progression chart which has been designed to help you plot your career development and provide information on the relevant qualifications required. 

Furniture, Furnishings and Interior statistics 2008. An introduction to Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors sector. Working in Furniture Manufacturing. Guildlines to Salaries within the Furniture Industry. Furniture Manufacturing and the Enviroment. Supply and Demand. Internal Supply Chain Map.

 

For further information please see www.proskills.co.uk, email info@proskills.co.uk or call 01235 432 032.