Upholstery
TCC upholstery courses teach you personal safety, proper use and care of tools and equipment. Enroll in our upholstery classes to learn special techniques used in the boat and auto upholstery industries. Our curriculum aligns with leading upholstery schools and industry standards.
Quick Program Facts
- Institutional Award: 336 certificate hours
- Number of courses: 3
- Financial aid: Grants and Scholarships
- Pathway: Business & Industry
- Campus: South
Program Description
You will learn fundamental, intermediate, and advanced techniques of upholstery. We stress the importance of personal safety and care of machines and tools.
You can earn a workforce certificate to prepare to work in the upholstery industry.
Fundamentals of Upholstery
This course will introduce you upholstery careers and skills.
You will learn about safety practices, including:
- Upholstery safety
- OSHA and the Hazardous Communication Act
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Shop operations
- Proper selection, use, and care of hand tools and sewing machines
Hands-on practice activities include:
- Sewing basic seams
- Sewing a welt cord
- Welting material to pieces of fabric
You will also start learning how to:
- Strip, inspect, and repair basic frames
- Install seat covers
Intermediate Upholstery
You will study the proper selection and estimate of materials.
Also, you will study re‐upholstering standards, including:
- Continued shop safety practices
- Basic mathematical concepts
- Measuring systems
- Proper selection, use, and care of hand tools and equipment
Auto & Boat Upholstery
You will study automotive and boat upholstery, including the unique upholstering techniques involved with the automotive and boat upholstery industry.
Eligibility Requirements & Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Upholstery
No prerequisites
Intermediate Upholstery
Prerequisite
Auto & Boat Upholstery
Prerequisites
Program Requirement
Explore the TCC Continuing Education Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your program.
Costs & Fees
Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.
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Updated September 14, 2026