Furniture Making & Design
You will learn to design and make original pieces of furniture for use in the home or public buildings. You will experience the satisfaction of turning your own ideas into reality through the use of wood and other materials.
| 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 - September - May.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme eg GMIT Letterfrack
Students can also progress to UK Furniture Colleges
The following courses are the most relevant:
ATU – Letterfrack
GA971 BSc in Furniture & Wood Technology Level 7
GA970 BSc in Furniture Design & Manufacture Level 7
GA974 BSc in Furniture Design Making & Technology Level 7
GA973 BSc in Furniture & Digital Manufacturing Level 7
ATU - Sligo
SG332 BSc Advanced Wood and sustainable Building Technology Level 7
SG311 BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Galway
GA472 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology Level 7
GA470 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Level 7
TU Dublin
TU 703 Building Engineering Level 7
TU 838 Sustainable Timber Technology Level 7
Apprenticeships
Students can progress on to a variety of woodwork related apprenticeships
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
This Course is Designed to
• Prepare participants for entry to Furniture colleges eg GMIT Letterfrack
• Develop the design and woodworking skills required in the furniture industry
• Prepare learners for apprenticeships in furniture or woodwork
Course Content
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Drawing 5N1862
• Furniture Making 5N1275
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Wood Turning 5N1360
• Architectural Drawing 5N1558
• Veenering& Marquetry 5N1365
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M2012 - Furniture Design & Making
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Furniture Design (5M2012)
How the Course is Taught
• This is a practical course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms.
• SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
• Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
• We provide learning supports that are tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.
Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For More Information
Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie