The BWF is dedicated to promoting the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry, a vital part of the construction sector that offers interesting, rewarding, and progressive career opportunities. We work closely with employers and the education sector to provide access to first-class learning opportunities. By supporting the development of high-quality learning resources—ranging from hands-on practical courses to online interactive tools—we ensure that training is tailored to meet the specific needs of our industry.
In serving our industry we are committed to the following objectives.
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.