Upholstery
Upholstery (UPH) is 60 semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications. The program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the upholstery field.
Awards
- Certificate
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- Upholstery
- Short Term Certificate
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- Decorative Upholstery Trimmer
- Shop Management
- Upholstery Designer
- Upholstery Fundamentals and Design
Industry Certification
National Career Readiness Credential
OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 12 |
| Certificate of Completion | 4 semesters | 60 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| UPH111 | Upholstery Fundamentals & Design | 3 |
| UPH112 | Upholstery Design Furniture Lab | 3 |
| UPH113 | Upholstery Design Auto Lab | 3 |
| UPH114 | Upholstery Design Experimental Lab | 3 |
| UPH121 | Correlating Decorative Elements | 3 |
| UPH122 | Decorative Elements Furniture Lab | 3 |
| UPH123 | Decorative Elements Auto Lab | 3 |
| UPH124 | Decorative Elements Exp. Lab | 3 |
| UPH183 | Special Topics | 3 |
| UPH211 | Design Interiors Furniture and Auto | 3 |
| UPH212 | Design Interiors Furniture Lab | 3 |
| UPH213 | Design Interior Auto Lab | 3 |
| UPH214 | Design Interiors Experimental Lab | 3 |
| UPH215 | Shop Management & Layout | 3 |
| UPH217 | Upholstery Crafts & Accessories | 3 |
| UPH222 | Interior Materials Furniture | 3 |
Required Academic Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| UPH181 | Special Topics | 3 |
| UPH281 | Special Topics | 3 |
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
VACANT, Instructor
Main Campus
334-514-1360
This is a “Live Work” program.
Occupational Data*
Upholsterers make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture and transportation vehicles. Job opportunities range from large factories to boutique or single craftsperson shops. This field requires both physical stamina and strong attention to detail. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 the median average wage for furniture upholsterers was $35,020, and $36,080 for vehicle upholsterers. Job openings in this field are predicted to be slightly less than the national average during the coming decade; however, there will continue to be a demand for skilled workers.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
