Course details
Introduction
This course aims to give learners a firm foundation in the design & woodworking skills required for the furniture industry. Learners will be also be equipped with personal skills such as communications, problem solving and creative development and gain the knowledge needed to effectively apply their skills to future opportunities and career choices.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. If you are a mature student these requirements need not apply and applications will be considered based on a proven interest in interior or furniture design. Entry may be subject to interview/portfolio.
Course Content
- Drawing
- Design Skills
- Furniture Making
- Wood Fabrication
- Safety & Health at Work
- Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design
- Computer Aided Design (2D)
- Communications
- Work Experience
Certification
5M2012 QQI Level 5 Furniture Design & Making
Course Structure
Throughout the course you will explore a broad range of design disciplines. Practical studio/workshop sessions will form an integral part of the course. There will be a strong emphasis on safe work practices in the workshop setting.
Career Options | Progression
Successful completion of the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Furniture Design & Making allows progression to further studies at Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme. It also prepares learners for apprenticeships in furniture or woodwork. Employment opportunities include areas such as furniture or product design, furniture making etc.
Evaluation
You will be assessed on the basis of:
- Written & Practical Examinations
- Project Work
- Practical Skills Tests
Course Location
About Monaghan Inst of FE & Training
There are many routes to a job and career success. Increasingly, further education and training are required. Universities or Institutes of Technology don't suit the needs of all - for some 34,000 Leaving Certificate and mature students, a place on a pLC Course is the preferred option. Courses are open to a wide range of participants including school leavers, adults and second chance learners, social welfare recipients, graduates wishing to re-skill etc
Monaghan Institute offers a wide range of further education and training (FET) courses. Each course is specifically designed for employment - the balance between theoretical and practical study is decided with the job-market firmly in mind. Close links with local employers and the community ensure that the focus of FET course provision is reflective of local needs and current/future skills shortages. The work experience you complete as part of your training keeps both you and staff attuned to the realities of modern business/industry/commerce.
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