This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Furniture Upholstery
Offered at Newton Campus
Length of Program: 9 months
Full-time
Start date: September
Limited Enrolment
Description
This program covers the theory and practical skills required by a
custom furniture upholsterer. Students are taught how to use hand
and power tools, layout, match materials, plus mark and cut to a
particular design or style.
Students learn to use sewing machines, cements, glues, buttons and
tufting, and how to estimate jobs, and make good business practice
decisions. For further information you can check out the Trades
website at www.kwantlentrades.com
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities may be found with furniture
manufacturers, department stores, furniture refinishing, and
recovering firms. Many graduates have started their own
businesses.
Admission Requirements
Students must have completed BC High School graduation (or
equivalent) or be 19 years or older at the time of the start of classes
in addition to:
Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen
Interview with instructor
Note: Students with disabilities must contact the program
coordinator to discuss the required skills and competencies and
ensure that accommodations can be made.
Due to the nature of this program, students should have
satisfactory physical health.
Content
UPHF 1101
Safety and handling equipment
Estimating and layout - basic
Fabric cutting and lay up - basic
Padding, terms and usage
Foam pricing and estimating - basic
Fabricating cement and solvents
Stripping upholstery - basic
UPHF 1102
Stripping for templates
Frame repairs and styling
Show-wood refinishing
Coil and no-sag springs
Sewing cushions and skirts
Edgings and installations
Basic tufting
UPHF 1103
Designing tufts and flutes
Installation of tufts and flutes
Applications of layouts
D.N.R. - railroad cutting
Fabric variations and treatments
UPHF 1104
Technical sewing methods
Detailed sewing - back seats
Types of sewing
Upholstery terms (five major areas)
Stitching methods
Application of pleating methods
Upholstery with vinyls
UPHF 1105
Trimming and finishing - terms and methods
Application of finishings
Estimating
Decorating methods - fabric
Decorating methods - design
Pricing
Business practice
Sales calls
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Certificate in Furniture Upholstery.
Furniture Upholstery Faculty
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