Expand+This course provides students with a broad range of skills in carpentry and joinery. The course includes first and second fixing, temporary work including formwork, shuttering work and shoring, installing built-in furniture/ kitchens and constructing...

Hide-This course provides students with a broad range of skills in carpentry and joinery. The course includes first and second fixing, temporary work including formwork, shuttering work and shoring, installing built-in furniture/ kitchens and constructing timber frame housing.

All aspects of building construction, services and general building techniques incorporating all current building regulations are explored throughout the course. Learn how to design a house, how to apply for planning permission, draw up plans and do up a bill of quantities for an Eco friendly family home and set out a work schedule.

Students learn how to work as part of the build team, understanding roles and responsibilities with a large emphasis on Health and Safety.

This course is a path to explore the different educational and employment areas in the construction sector.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+Course Content

The following subjects may be offered:

• Building Construction 5N1570
This subject is designed to equip the learner with the practical knowledge of the construction principles for the envelope of a standard modern two-storey d...

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The following subjects may be offered:

• Building Construction 5N1570
This subject is designed to equip the learner with the practical knowledge of the construction principles for the envelope of a standard modern two-storey domestic dwelling. It introduces the learner to a range of construction techniques, materials and quantities.

•Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
This subject provides an overview of renewable energy technologies and covers topics such as energy and services requirements, site suitability, micro-hydro systems, biomass, solar thermal systems, building design features, photovoltaic, domestic wind turbines and battery storage. It combines both theory and its applications to real situations.

•Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
This subject promotes and maintains safety and health in a work environment, with particular reference to furniture workshop and wood finishing activities.

•Wood Fabrication 5N1999
This subject is designed to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary to use wood in the construction of a modern two-storey domestic dwelling and form work techniques.

Computer Aided Draughting 5N1604
This subject covers computer technology as a design tool, a presentation media and a means of producing working drawings. 2D AutoCAD is the main focus.

•Communications 5N0690
This subject teaches the learner to communicate verbally and nonverbally, using traditional and modern media.

Work Experience 5N1356
This subject allows the learner to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction. Learners may nominate placements at joinery workshops, construction companies, builder suppliers or architecture/engineering offices.

Expand+Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include apprenticeships in carpentry and joinery, cabinet making and draughtsmanship. Branching into engineering & architecture & construction management.

Progression Opportunities

390 CAO points can...

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Career opportunities include apprenticeships in carpentry and joinery, cabinet making and draughtsmanship. Branching into engineering & architecture & construction management.

Progression Opportunities

390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.

•CIT: BSc Craft Technology (Wood) CR077
•St. Johns: Sustainable Technology Level 6 (6M4989)

Students who wish to use the links to further studies will need to attain a certain level of achievement in their QQI award.