Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This comprehensive Furniture Design and Making course offers students the opportunity to develop essential skills and knowledge in both the practical and theoretical aspects of furniture design and craftsmanship. By completing a combination of hands-on practical classes and theoretical study, students will gain a deep understanding of the furniture making process, from concept and design to the final product
Certification
QQI Level 5 – Furniture Design and Making (5M2012)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills 5N0784
Drawing 5N1862
Furniture Making 5N1275
Wood Turning 5N1359
Materials and Finishes 5N1456
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
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, 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.
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
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Career Progression
Furniture Designer Furniture Maker/Craftsperson Artist/Designer Woodwork Teacher Furniture Restoration & Conservation Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Construction