The BWF is fully committed to promoting the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry as a sector that offers an interesting, rewarding and progressive career. We work closely with employers and the wider education sector to provide access to first class learning opportunities, supported by the development of high-quality learning resources, ranging from hands-on practical courses to online interactive learning tools.
We believe that future proofing the industry’s workforce should be built upon four key pillars:
This section of the website has been designed to help the following audiences:
Designed specifically for woodworking and joinery manufacturing businesses, this employee training hub provides details of the many training courses available, from on line refresher courses through to on-site National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) achievement.
Timber Futures has been designed to provide a number of resources to help schools and students explore the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry. Details on curriculum support and career opportunities are also included within this section.