Carpentry Construction Technology
This course provides students with a broad range of skills in carpentry and joinery. The course includes first and second fixing, temporary work including formwork, shuttering work and shoring, installing built-in furniture/ kitchens and constructing timber frame housing.
| 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
This is a one year course.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability. Mature students without formal qualifications are most welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include apprenticeships in carpentry and joinery, cabinet making and draughtsmanship. Branching into engineering & architecture & construction management. Possible Apprentices in the core building trades.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
MTU Cork: BSc Craft Technology – Wood (CR077).
Cork College of FET, Douglas Street Campus: Sustainable Technology Level 6 (6M4989).
Students who wish to use the links to further studies will need to attain a certain level of achievement in their QQI award.
Further information
FEES
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
Facilities / Class materials: €170
Total: €470
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
All aspects of building construction, services and general building techniques incorporating all current building regulations are explored throughout the course. Learn how to design a house, how to apply for planning permission, draw up plans and do up a bill of quantities for an Eco friendly family home and set out a work schedule.
Students learn how to work as part of the build team, understanding roles and responsibilities with a large emphasis on Health and Safety.
This course is a path to explore the different educational and employment areas in the construction sector.
Building Construction - 5N1570
Building Services - 5N4974
Safety & Health at Work - 5N1794
Wood Fabrication - 5N1999
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) - 5N1604
Work Experience - 5N1356
Communications - 5N0690
5M5010 - Construction Technology
QQI Level 5
Construction Technology 5M5010
Special Features
In the college workshop students have access to a large range of woodworking machines both portable and floor standing. Also gaining on-site experience in a controlled environment.
Ella Daly, Course Director
Email: ella.daly@csn.ie
Tel: (021) 4961 020