Certificate in Furniture Making

12 sessions x 3 hours (Revamped)

Learners will design and build an ergonomically crafted entryway console table. They will be introduced to essential safety practices for working with advanced tools and machinery. Along the way, they will familiarize themselves with woodworking equipment, including power tools, and explore various methods used in furniture construction. Learners will acquire skills in cutting, shaping, veneering, and mastering diverse techniques for finishing and sanding to complete the project to a professional standard.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand various construction techniques used in furniture making.
Demonstrate familiarity with the operation and safe use of woodworking machines.
Identify and apply different types of wood finishing techniques.
Design, construct, and complete a fully functional piece of furniture to a professional standard

Note:

A digital certificate and transcript will be issued upon successful course completion, which requires a minimum attendance rate of 75% and passing the necessary assessment.
Please note that no replacement classes are offered for missed lessons.
Once the course has commenced, no refunds will be issued for any withdrawal requests.

For any enquiries, please contact CLE at Tel: 6512 1388 or email [email protected]

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Our Trainers

Clifford Patrick Tailford

Clifford Patrick Tailford has vast experience and knowledge in the areas of furniture making and woodworking in a workshop environment. He is a master in the trade of furniture making, and his passion and love for wood are a testimony of his long association with anything made with wood. He has been in education for 40 years with various educational institutions in Singapore and has been with NAFA for the past 20 years. He is currently teaching in the Certificate course in Furniture Making at the Centre for Lifelong Education. Professionally, he was the Chief for Staging at the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation and oversaw many set-ups for local television productions.

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Course Information

Course Schedule
[May 2025 intake]
General Study Period: 5 May – 3 Aug 2025

Not offered in May 2025 intake

[Sept 2025 intake]
General Study Period: 1 Sep – 30 Nov 2025

TBC

Advance Application

Course Fee
S$1900.00

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Material Fee
S$250.00

Application Fee
S$48.00

Aid Schemes

Union Training Assistance Programme
Applicable to NTUC Union Members
SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier)
Applicable to Singaporeans, 25 years old and above

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Credits of $4000 is not applicable to the course.

Application Information
Applications are accepted till 4 weeks before the course commences or when the course is full whichever is earlier.

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Information for Learners

CLE Office is located at NAFA Campus 1, Tower Block (Level 9).

We are open from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

Operating hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Available Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
*SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Credits are not applicable for all courses offered by our Centre
National Silver Academy (NSA)
NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

For any enquiries or assistance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 6512 1388

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