AMUSF Approved Training
When you’re exploring training options, it’s so important to choose an Approved Training Centre. It’s the best way to make sure your time, money, and effort are invested in a qualification that truly means something
We’re proud to be the only professional Association and organisation offering fully verified, industry-recognised qualifications in both upholstery and soft furnishings
When you train with us, you’re choosing a pathway that’s trusted, credible, and respected by professionals across the industry
Join an AMUSF Approved Training Centre and you can feel confident about your training, ensuring your progress is supported, your skills are valued, and your qualification genuinely stands out
Ready to take the next step, to turn your passion into a profession?
We offer two syllabus, one for upholstery and one for soft furnishings. Both qualifications are designed to give you practical, hands-on skills that today’s industry is actively looking for. Whether you're dreaming of starting a brand-new career or launching your own small business, we’re here to help you build a strong, confident foundation for your future.
Our upholstery and soft furnishings courses are reviewed regularly, so you’re always learning the latest techniques, trends, and industry best practices.
You’ll gain real, usable skills you can put to work straight away - whether that’s for clients, your own business, or personal creative projects.
Our upholstery course is run in three stages and soft furnishings is one stage, both are offered via our approved training centres. All our training centres go through a rigorous assessment visit to ensure they are offering the highest quality training and facilities available.
At the end of each stage Student work is verified by an independent verifier, appointed by the AMUSF, who will mark you work against a strict criteria. Your work will be inspected to ensure the highest standards of the Association are upheld.
At the end of each Stage, you’ll receive a formal Certificate bearing the AMUSF seal, clear recognition that you’ve met the highest standards of craftsmanship in the field.
We are the only professional Association to provide this calibre of training in the UK and our qualification is highly regarded within industry.
All students attending an AMUSF course hold Student Membership of the Association. This guarantees they receive the full support of the Association throughout their training.
Upon completion, we offer Graduate membership which will support you throughout the early days of setting up in business, giving you practical support to deal with everything the world of business throws at you!
Once you feel you have enough experience under your belt, we'd encourage you to become an Ordinary Member to get the full benefits of membership. This includes the use of our highly regarded Crest on your promotional material - a sign that you have achieved the highest standards and quality of workmanship in either upholstery or soft furnishing, or both.
We're not here to simply 'sell' you training, we're here to support you throughout you career.
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