Furniture Craft & Design
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Five passes in the Leaving Certificate/Applied or QQI Level 4 or equivalent qualification. Prior learning and practical work experience are taken into account at the interview stage. Mature and international students are most welcome to apply. A number of VTOS places are available.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On successful completion of the course students can progress through the Higher Education Links scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities. Visit www.cao.ie
Students may also apply through UCAS to progress their studies in the United Kingdom. Visit www.ucas.com
Students may also progress to apprenticeships at: www.apprenticeship.ie.
Career Opportunities
On completion of the course students will have acquired the skills necessary to work in the Furniture Craft and Design industry.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Applications are welcome from Mature Students and VTOS applicants.
International students
The College welcomes applications from international students provided that such students satisfy all the requirements of the immigration authorities and are deemed eligible by the Department of Education and Skills to participate in our courses. We have many international students attending programmes in the college at the present time and their presence contributes greatly to the life of the college in terms of richness and diversity.
Mature students are invited to apply 23 years and over.
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Sources of Financial Support:
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Plunket College of Further Education is one. Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie.
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Contact Admissions office or the VTOS coordinator Sylvia Caffrey
for more information: Email: sylvia.caffrey@plunket.cdetb.ie or Tel: 01 837 1692
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Application Procedure
Applications are accepted online, using our application form.
It is imperative that all information supplied on the online form is correct. If you require assistance on any part of the application system please do not hesitate to contact the college office on 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689 or via email info@plunket.cdetb.ie.
Offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis so confirmation is vital if you wish to hold your place. Failure to register by the set date will mean that your place will be offered to the next person on the list.
The aim of this course is to provide students with the essential skills and capabilities to design, plan and manufacture quality furniture. The course is strongly vocational as students’ time is spent between the fully equipped workshop and the drawing and design room. Students learn a variety of traditional and modern woodworking processes using the finest quality hardwoods, plastics, metals and other composite materials. As part of the course, students manufacture several articles of furniture which they have custom designed in their own style.
QQI Level 5 Award Subjects:
Design Skills (5N0784)
Drawing (5N1862)
Furniture Making (5N1275)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Computer Aided Design (5N1604)
Combined Materials (5N0764)
Appreciation Art, Craft & Design (5N0755)
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M2102 - Furniture Design and Making.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Furniture Design and Making 5M2012.
Plunket College of Further Education,
Swords Road,
Whitehall,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
D09 C94K
Tel: 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689
Fax: 01 836 8066
Email: info@plunket.cdetb.ie