Product Development & Entrepreneurship in the Traditional Arts - Traineeship
In this one-year course students acquire the skills to develop a music related product and bring the product to market.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
The combination of the theory and practical will assist Trainees in setting up their own businesses to support the need for Irish made musical instrument (Harp, Uilleann Pipes, Mandolins, Flutes) with a strong emphasis on custom repair.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose A Traineeship In Product Development And Entrepreneurship In The Traditional Arts:
This Traineeship is aimed at practitioners in the traditional performing arts who have a product at an advanced stage of development. Candidates should be able to demonstrate evidence of experience and relevant skills in relation to their product and an understanding of the traditional arts sector.
The aim of this Traineeship is to enable trainees to acquire the skills, knowledge, and support to develop a product, such as a musical act, show, prototype musical instrument or online platform and to successfully bring the product to market. The programme aims to enable the learner through practical experience to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of product development through working with industry professionals in the traditional arts sector.
Learning Outcomes
Employability Statement
On successful completion of the Traineeship applicants will be in a position to launch their product or service on the market in the traditional arts sector.
On successful completion of this programme learners will be able:
- Plan and achieve realistic work goals.
- Understand grant aids and funding streams available to the traditional arts sector
- Understand the health and safety, legal and professional requirements involved in their chosen field.
- Understand how to launch and operate a successful business.
- Understand how to effectively market their product across a range of platforms.
What Will You Study?
In this one-year course trainees will complete the QQI modules below to help and support them in setting up their own business to sell their products.
- Work Experience (6N1946) (from QQI Level 6 award in Business – 6M4948)
- Entrepreneurship (6N1941) (from QQI Level 6 award in Business – 6M4948)
- Start your own Business (5N1418) (from QQI Level 5 award in Business Studies – 5M2102 and Business Administration – 5M2468)
- Instrumental Tuition
In conjunction with these QQI modules, trainees who are instrument makers, will complete Advanced Instrument Repair and Making with a focus on product development in Na Piobairí Uilleann’s Pipecraft training facility.
The traineeship provides a minimum of 30 percent on the job learning in a professional setting relevant to your proposed product.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie