Upcycling Diploma (Level 3)

Upcycling is the process of reusing and refashioning old or discarded objects or materials and turning them into something useful and often beautiful.

The aims of this Diploma course are to allow learners to develop their skills and knowledge in upcycling, including:

• The financial benefits of upcycling
• Ideas and items to upcycle
• Upcycling clothes
• Upcycling furniture
• Step by step projects

The course is designed to give the learner an understanding of upcycling and what can be achieved by it. It gives details on why we should be upcycling rather than buying new all of the time and the benefits of taking time to change and alter old worn items into something wonderful and individual. The course gives instructions on the materials that are needed to complete a project, from furniture to using old worn t-shirts and making rugs.

Upcycling is making use of items which no longer have a purpose to us. The old chest of drawers in the spare bedroom for instance which was very trendy 20 years ago, but is now tired and worn can have new life put back into it. Many people have upcycled items for years without even realising it. This is more apparent in larger families who have passed items of clothing down from one person to another. A denim jacket, for instance, may have been worn for a couple of years, then it was passed down or along the family. The new owner may have put badges or patches onto it to make it more individual. This is upcycling.

Couples who have just moved into their new home cannot always afford brand new furniture and are grateful for the sofa that was given to them by a friend. It may not have been the colour that they wanted, so they buy some throws and cover the sofa with them. Instantly, they have a new sofa in the colour or design which suits their surroundings. The sofa has been given a new purpose, it has been updated and made more desirable. This results in the couple saving money and the friend who gave it to them has not had to take the sofa to the landfill.

Within the programme there are a mixture of module types requiring a range of responses, including descriptive answers and the completion of knowledge based activities.

This course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that NCC Home Learning has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria.

Course features

• 12 months expert tutor support
• Certificate of completion
• Once enrolled you will be eligible to apply for a TOTUM PRO student card to enjoy a variety of student discounts across the UK

No prior knowledge or experience is required to take this programme of learning. The Upcycling course is available to anyone wishing to learn more about the options available for reusing and refashioning old furniture and used clothing. You can start the Upcycling Diploma at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration, with full tutor support.

QLS Certificate of Achievement

Hard copy certificate - Included