Furniture Designs & Upholstery I & II
Introduction to furniture manufacturing and upholstery with hands-on practice. Safety, terminology, equipment care, furniture styles and trends, colour, fabrics, woods, and the principles/elements of design.
Curriculum
Course Outline
Professional Diploma and Advanced Professional Diploma in Furniture Manufacturing — a clear path from fundamentals to specialisation, blending studio practice with classroom demonstration and SIWES industrial experience.
Professional Diploma
9 Months • Foundations
Training: 6 Months
SIWES: 3 Months
Terms: 3 × 12 Weeks
Term 1–2 combine theory with practice across upholstery, woodwork, technical drawing and leadership. Term 3 focuses on practical application and SIWES within Nigeria (partner sites include Majeurs Furniture, MANDE and SUSU).
Advanced Professional Diploma
9 Months • Specialisation
Training: 6 Months
SIWES: 3 Months
Africa Placement
Deep practical immersion with an emphasis on advanced processes and business readiness. SIWES across Africa builds continental exposure; graduates receive an academy certificate with industry references. (NABTEB-aligned placements where applicable.)
Course Modules
All modules are introduced at foundational level; learners deepen and specialise in the Advanced Professional Diploma.
Advanced Furniture Designs & Upholstery I & II
Computer & technology literacy for the workshop. Hardware/software use, practical ICT for work, computer-aided design and core digital workflows that support modern manufacturing.
Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship I & II
Opportunity assessment, value proposition, ethics and legal basics, business planning, founding teams, customer discovery and funding. Teams develop launch-ready models for start-ups or in-company ventures.
Technical Drawing & Technology Studies I & II
Drafting fundamentals and technology skills for creating clear build information. PC proficiency, online workflows and technology-assisted drawing for production.
Leadership & Self Development I & II
Etiquette, communication and social-emotional learning. Reflective practice to understand self and lead others in studio, site and client contexts.
Culture, Creative Thinking & Innovation I & II
Creativity as a cultural and social process. How values, norms and multicultural contexts shape innovation—applied to designing relevant, modern African furniture.