Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
Master the practical skills, knowledge and craftsmanship needed to become a Donegal Weaver, a unique, indigenous, and world-renowned craft.
Students will gain the skills and craftsmanship of a Donegal weaver, ensuring continuity of skills for these industries.
This course includes 12 weeks of work placement, allowing you to develop your practical skills and apply your learning in a real working environment.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Manual Handling for Workplace
Course Induction
Career Planning
PHECC First Aid Response
SQA An Introduction to the Weaving Industry
SQA An Introduction to the Preparation for Weaving
SQA An Introduction to Weaving and Production Techniques
SQA An Introduction to Finishing Techniques, Processes & Products
C&G Design for Craft
C&G Sewing Machine Techniques
C&G Design for Craft
C&G Sewing Machine Techniques
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Further Research
Career Progression
Commercial Weaver | Handweaver or Power Loom Operator | Textile Designer | Craftsperson or Artisan Weaver | Independent Weaver | Collaborator with Local Businesses | Weaving Instructor or Mentor | Tourism/Cultural Preservationist