Woodwork with Furniture Making & Design - Advanced
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and or in a supervisory capacity within a furniture design and manufacturing environment or to progress to higher education and training.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year – September to May (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 5 when accessing a Level 6 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
The successful completion of the QQI Level 6 award in Furniture Design and Making will enable applicants to work independently and or in a supervisory capacity within a furniture design and manufacturing environment.
Third Level Links/Progression
Successful students can apply through the CAO to Third Level courses via the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, https://pearsecollege.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pearse-College-Higher-Education-Links-2022-Guidance.pdf
Further information
Course Charges
€300 or €220 (with valid Medical Card).
This course is free to VTOS applicants, for more information email ciara.bowes@pearse.cdetb.ie
Please note, course fees are subject to change.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie
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Applications for courses starting in September 2023 are now open.
Course Modules:
Work Experience (6N1946)
Communications (6N1950)
Design Skills (6N3446)
Computer Aided Design (6N3652)
Furniture Making with Machinery (6N0607)
Wood Finishing (6N0724)
Word Processing (6N4977)
Furniture Design (6N5449)
6M2230 - Furniture Design & Making
QQI Level 6 Award in Woodwork and Furniture Making (6M2230)
Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie