| Course Name |
Furniture Making & Design |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2012 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Course Content |
You will learn to design and make original pieces of furniture for use in the home or public buildings. You will experience the satisfaction of turning your own ideas into reality through the use of wood and other materials.
This Course is Designed to
• Prepare participants for entry to Furniture colleges eg GMIT Letterfrack
• Develop the design and woodworking skills required in the furniture industry
• Prepare learners for apprenticeships in furniture or woodwork |
| FET Code |
5M2012 - Furniture Design & Making |
| Duration |
1 year - September - May. |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Furniture Design (5M2012)
Apprenticeships
Students can progress on to a variety of woodwork related apprenticeships.
FAQS
1. What type of materials or woods will I work with? The learner will work only with...
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QQI Level 5 Award in Furniture Design (5M2012)
Apprenticeships
Students can progress on to a variety of woodwork related apprenticeships.
FAQS
1. What type of materials or woods will I work with? The learner will work only with the highest grades of solid timbers e.g. Spalted beech, Elm, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Cherry etc.
2. What prior knowledge and experience is required for the course? None. The learner progresses from the basic level of woodworking skills to a thorough knowledge of the woodwork design process.
3. Who designs the pieces of furniture that the students make? The individual learner designs his/her own pieces of furniture using an extensive range of woodwork and furniture design tools.
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| Course Fee |
Fees
• Student Services Fee: €250
• PLC Government Levy: €200
• QQI Examination Fees: €50
• Class Materials: €0
The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS |
| Financial Support |
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Drawing 5N1862
• Furniture Making 5N1275
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Wood Turning 5N1360
• Architectural Drawing 5N1558
• Veenering& Marquetry 5N1365
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme eg GMIT Letterfrack
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• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme eg GMIT Letterfrack
Click here for details of QQI Higher Education Links https://qhelp.qqi.ie/learners/higher-education-links-scheme/
Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup http://www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php?page=FETAClookup
The following courses are the most relevant:
SG Institute of Technology Sligo
SG332 BSc Advanced Wood and sustainable Building Technology Level 7
SG311 BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7
GMIT–Letterfrack
GA971 BSc in Furniture & Wood Technology Level 7
GA970 BSc in Furniture Design & Manufacture Level 7
LY Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LY417 Product Design Level 7
LY517 Building Services & Renewable Energy Level 7
LY547 BSc Architectural Technology Level 7
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
GA472 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology Level 7
GA470 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Level 7
GA462 Higher Certificate in Science in Architectural Technology Level 6
Dublin Institute of Technology
DT544 Design - Interior and Furniture Level 8
DT169 Timber Product Technology Level 7
DT598 Visual Merchandising and Display Level 7
DT001 Product Design Level 8
DT101 Architecture Level 8
DT175 Architectural Technology Level 8
DT170 Buildings Management (Maintenance & Conservation) Level 6
Any Level 6 Furniture Making course
Apprenticeships
Students can progress on to a variety of woodwork related apprenticeships
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For More Information
Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie |
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