Craft Production (VTOS)

Course details

This is a VTOS course. The purpose of the course is to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and confidence to explore a range of different crafts with an emphasis on further education or setting up their own craft business. The course provides a wide spectrum of study in the following.

• Ceramics and Glass
• Jewellery (Metal Work)
• Printmaking
• Entrepreneurial Skills

Course Content

FETAC Level 5

• Ceramics, Jewellery (Metal Work), Printmaking, Drawing, Design Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, Communications, Work Experience
• Workshops will be an important element of this course. They will be facilitated by experts from the Craft Industry. Learners will enjoy regular trips to Art Galleries, Artists/Craft Studios, and Craft industries

CERTIFICATION

FETAC Level 5

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All VTOS applicants must be over 21 and in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment for at least 6 months before starting the course. Participation in a CE or FAS scheme counts in the calculation of six months once you must be in receipt of a relevant Social Protection payment immediately before starting the course.All applicants who present for this course will be given Individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.