FURNITURE DISCIPLINES
▶ AUTOMATED CUTTING
Introduction to Gerber Z1 Automated Cutter Technology and Accumark 9.0 Technology
▶ MANUAL CUTTING
Explore proper pattern alignment and piece identif ication, fabric marking, and horizontal or vertical cutting to accommodate sofas, loveseats, and chairs
▶ INSIDE UPHOLSTERY
Fabric placement for seats, inside arms, and inside back
▶ OUTSIDE UPHOLSTERY
Fabric placement for outside arms, outside backs, skirts, welts, and dust covers
▶ EIGHT-WAY-HAND-TIED SPRING-UP
Techniques in seat construction for sofas, loveseats, and chairs
▶ SEWING
Explore concepts such as threading, bobbin insert, stitch adjustment, foot pressure adjustment, and zipper, double welt, saddle stitch, border, or French seam machines
▶ FURNITURE FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction to the basic concepts of manufacturing and careers within the furniture industry
▶ AUTOCAD FOR FURNITURE
Learn basic AutoCad 2-D drafting techniques and commands for upholstery pattern making
The CATAWBA VALLEY
FURNITURE
ACADEMY (CVFA) is an industry driven training program designed by local furniture manufacturers to prepare students for skilled positions that are in high demand by one of the region’s largest employers.
EXPLORE SPECIFIC CAREER PATHS
Plant tours, career previews, and assessments help students determine their best career options.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
Students acquire critical skills through hands-on training in our simulated furniture manufacturing facility.
QUALITY INSTRUCTION
Learn from experiences craftsmen from our local industries.
HIGH PAY & HIGH DEMAND JOBS
Train for lucrative career opportunities today.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Century Furniture
Lee Industries
Lexington Home Brands
Sherrill Furniture
Vanguard Furniture
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
American Home
Furnishings Alliance
Atlantic Packaging
Autoquip Corporation
Bassett Furniture
Carpenter
City of Newton
CR Laine
Dimension Wood
Products
DUO-Fast
Ethan Allen
Fairfield Chair
Fairgrove Furniture
Furniture Foundation
Geiger International
Harris Handling
Haworth Health
Environments
Gary Muller
gmuller@cvcc.edu
828.327.7000 x4672
HBF Textiles
Hooker Furniture
HSM Solutions
Image Industries
Lectra Technology
Leggett & Platt
NC Works Career
Center Catawba
Precedent
Restoration Hardware
Snyder Paper
Sutter Street
TCS Designs Inc.
TB Arhaus
Unifour Foundation
Universal Furniture
United Sewing
Wesley Hall Inc.
Sia Vang
svang@cvcc.edu
828.327.7000 x4487
For more information or to register for classes, scan the QR code or go to cvcc.edu/CVFA
DISCIPLINAS DE MUEBLES
▶ CORTE AUTOMATIZADO
Introducción a la tecnología de corte automatizado Gerber Z1 y la tecnología Accumark 9.0
▶ CORTE MANUAL
Explora el alineamiento adecuado de patrones y la identificación de piezas, el marcado de tela y el corte horizontal o vertical para acomodar sofás, loveseats y sillas
▶ TAPICERÍA INTERIOR
Ubicación de la tela para asientos, brazos internos y respaldos internos
▶ TAPICERÍA EXTERIOR
Colocación de tela para los brazos exteriores, respaldos exteriores, faldones, ribetes y cubiertas con antipolvo
▶ ENSAMBLADO DE RESORTES ATADOS A MANO EN OCHO DIRECCIONES
Técnicas de construcción de asientos para sofás, loveseats, y sillas
▶ COSTURA
Explora conceptos como enhebrado, inserción de bobina, ajuste de puntada, ajuste de presión del pie, y máquinas para cierre de cremallera, doble ribete, pespunte de montura, borde o costura francesa
▶ FUNDAMENTOS DEL MUEBLE
Introducción a los conceptos básicos de fabricación y carreras dentro de la industria del mueble
▶ AUTOCAD PARA MUEBLES
Aprenda técnicas y comandos básicos de dibujo 2-D de AutoCad para la creación de patrones de tapicería
La academia de CATAWBA VALLEY FURNITURE ACADEMY (CVFA) es un programa de formación impulsado por la industria, diseñado por fabricantes locales de muebles para preparar a los estudiantes para posiciones especializadas que son muy demandadas por uno de los empleadores más grandes de la región.
EXPLORAR CAMINOS PROFESIONALES ESPECÍFICOS
Las visitas a las plantas, las previas de carreras y las evaluaciones ayudan a los estudiantes a determinar sus mejores opciones de carrera.
ENTRENAMIENTO PRÁCTICO
Los estudiantes adquieren habilidades críticas a través de entrenamiento práctico en nuestra instalación simulada de fabricación de muebles.
INSTRUCCIÓN DE CALIDAD
Aprende de las experiencias de artesanos de nuestras industrias locales.
TRABAJOS CON SALARIOS ALTOS Y DE ALTA DEMANDA
Prepárate para oportunidades profesionales lucrativas hoy.
SOCIOS FUNDADORES
Century Furniture
Lee Industries
Lexington Home Brands
Sherrill Furniture
Vanguard Furniture
SOCIOS DE APOYO
American Home
Furnishings Alliance
Atlantic Packaging
Autoquip Corporation
Bassett Furniture
Carpenter
City of Newton
CR Laine
Dimension Wood
Products
DUO-Fast
Ethan Allen
Fairfield Chair
Fairgrove Furniture
Furniture Foundation
Geiger International
Harris Handling
Haworth Health
Environments
Gary Muller
gmuller@cvcc.edu
828.327.7000 x4672
HBF Textiles
Hooker Furniture
HSM Solutions
Image Industries
Lectra Technology
Leggett & Platt
NC Works Career
Center Catawba
Precedent
Restoration Hardware
Snyder Paper
Sutter Street
TCS Designs Inc.
TB Arhaus
Unifour Foundation
Universal Furniture
United Sewing
Wesley Hall Inc.
Sia Vang
svang@cvcc.edu
828.327.7000 x4487
Para obtener más información o para registrarse en clases, escanea el código QR o visita cvcc.edu/CVFA