| Course Name |
Furniture Making & Design |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2012 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| 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
Duration
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Furniture Design (5M2012)
How the course is taught
•This is a practical course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms
•GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs ...
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QQI Level 5 Award in Furniture Design (5M2012)
How the course is taught
•This is a practical course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms
•GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Apprenticeships
Students can progress on to a variety of woodwork related apprenticeships.
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Events End of Year Student Exhibition in May
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| Alternative Entry |
Mature Students welcome |
| Course Fee |
•Student Services Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
•QQI Examination Fees: €50
•Materials Fees: €200
TOTAL: €700
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...
Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.
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| 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
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Wood Fabrication 5N1999
CAD 5N1604
Upholstery & Restoration Skills 5N15766
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme eg GMIT Letterfrack
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie
For details of CAO FETAC Requirements Lookup www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php
•Students can also progress to UK Furniture Colleges |
| Further Enquiries |
Institiúid Teicniúil na Gaillimhe
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
tel +353 (0)91 581342
fax +353 (0)91 589267
email info.gti@gretb.ie |
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