Furniture Design & Making 1

Course details

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of skills necessary for a career within the furniture industry and to meet the demand for quality furniture made from natural wood.

AWARD

• QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5
• Furniture Design and Making
• 5M2012

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.

COURSE CONTENT

The following subjects may be offered:

Furniture Making

This subject equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to working independently and under supervision in a furniture workshop, to effectively utilise a range of workshop resources and to safely produce items of furniture.

Design Skills

This subject introduces the design process and teaches students how to generate creative responses to design briefs.

Drawing

The subject covers the drawing process and techniques to communicate, interpret and describe solutions to problems, in a variety of ways. It is intended to compliment the design skills module.

Computer Aided Draughting

This subject covers computer technology as a design tool, a presentation media and a means of producing working drawings. 2D AutoCAD is the main focus.

Safety and Health at Work

This subject promotes and maintains safety and health in a work environment, with particular reference to furniture workshop and wood finishing activities.

Work Experience

This subject allows the learner to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction. Learners may nominate placements at furniture, cabinetmaking, finishing, upholstery or other related specialisms.

Communications

This subject teaches the learner to communicate verbally and nonverbally, using traditional and modern media.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities exist as furniture makers in furniture workshops, or as self-employed makers after a suitable period of professional experience.