Art & Design Skills
| 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 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
40 weeks part-time.
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants should have 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. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
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.
Eligibility: Priority will be given to those with less than upper secondlevel education (Leaving Certificate or equivalent).
Application process includes an interview.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Students who successfully complete this course can progress to relevant further and higher education courses and programmes or may progress to employment in the creative arts sector.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Letterkenny.
This course is free for those who:
— Have less than upper-second level education
— Are in receipt of social welfare payment
— Have a full medical card
— Are in the workforce with low skill levels and who need opportunities to upgrade their skills in order to advance their career
Fees apply to other applicants.
The overall aim of this QQI Level 5 course is to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to engage in a range of art, craft and design practices and to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Modules:
— Design Skills / 5N0784
— Drawing / 5N1862
— Painting – 5N1302
Modules may be subject to change.
5N0784 Design Skills
5N1862 Drawing
5N1302 Painting
Contact:
Vivienne Doherty
Tel. 074 9190610