Course details
Learners interested in the design, making and restoration of furniture will be introduced to the basics of hand machining furniture craft skills in Year 1. Learners are encouraged to work independently and in groups to complete their own uniquely designed furniture. Through these practical elements, learners will gain the necessary skills to continue their studies, achieve employment in the industry or start their own business. In Year 2, learners’ skills in the design, planning and manufacture of furniture are further enhanced. Throughout their course of study, learners gain the hand craft and machine skills to perform a variety of traditional and modern woodworking processes.
Entry Requirements (Year 1)
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants
Main Areas of Study (Year 1)
- Communications
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
- Design Skills
- Drawing Skills
- Furniture Making
- Veneering and Marquetry
- Wood Finishing
- Wood Turning (optional)
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
Entry Requirement (Year 2)
- QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Furniture Design and Making (5M2012 or AFURX
- Applications are welcome from learners with relevant work experience in this area
Main Areas of Study (Year 2)
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
- Computer Numeric Control
- Drawing Skills
- Furniture Design
- Furniture Making and Machinery
- Furniture Restoration
- History of Furniture
- Wood Finishing
Certification
- Year 1: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Furniture Design and Making (5M2012)
- Year 2: QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Awar Furniture Making and Restoration (AFMRX)
Course Location
About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.
Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.
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