Carpentry and Furniture Making - Furniture Design & Making
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to work independently and under supervision in furniture design and/or manufacturing. On successful completion, learners may also progress to Higher Education courses in Institutes of Technology. This is a VTOS course
Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
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NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 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 4 when accessing a Level 5 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
Third Level Links/Progression
Progress to Advanced Woodwork with Furniture Making and Design in Pearse College and/or apply through the CAO to Third Level courses via the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information,
Further information
€50 registration fee.
Please note that 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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Course Content
Work Experience (5N1356)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Drawing (5N1862)
Personal Effectiveness (5N1390)
Furniture Making (5N1275)
Wood Fabrication (5N1999)
5M2012 - Furniture Design & Making
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Woodwork and Furniture Making (5M2012)
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