Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
Discover the art and craft behind musical instruments with this unique, hands-on course. This course is designed for those passionate about music and craftsmanship, the programme combines traditional techniques with modern practices to teach you how to make, repair, and maintain a variety of instruments. Learners will gain expertise in woodcraft, design, finishing, and material selection, all tailored to the specific requirements of musical instruments. From shaping and assembling components to achieving perfect acoustic quality, this course offers a practical and creative learning experience in a fully equipped workshop environment.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| ACADX | 5M1940 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
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, the performing arts 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.
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Career Progression
Graduates of the Musical Instrument Making & Maintenance course can pursue careers as instrument makers, repair technicians, or restoration specialists. Opportunities exist in music shops, repair workshops, and instrument manufacturing companies. Graduates will also have acquired the skillset to establish their own businesses or work with professional musicians, offering bespoke craftsmanship and maintenance services.