Product Design
The design based course will equip learners with the prerequisite skills and knowledge to progress to undergraduate courses in Product Design and other STEM disciplines.
This course will help learners develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking and creative problem solving through a focus on design as a fundamental process.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
One year full-time (September - May).
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.
Careers / Further progression
Third Level Links/Progression
This is recognised by TU Dublin, and NCAD for alternative entry qualification to Product Design (TU Dublin, TU811), Product Design (NCAD, AD212) and other Third Level Institutions for design based courses.
Further information
€50 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie
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In addition, this course will allow learners to explore new materials, technologies and methods of product realisation through the use of 3D modelling, printing and assembly.
Course Content
Combined Materials (5N0764)
Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Drawing (5N1862)
Personal Effectiveness (5N1390)
Parametric CAD (5N5765)
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Maths for STEM* (5N0556).
*Elective module
5M2208 - Design
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Design (5M2208)
Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie