| Course Name |
Creative Sewing & Knitting - Mornings |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Course Code |
5M3865 CSCC |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
The aim of this programme is to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of Creative Sewing and Knitting. Learners develop skills for the workplace or for hobby/leisure purposes. The Fashion Department team are all specialists in their subject area and will help to facilitate the learner to identify and achieve their full creative potential. |
| FET Code |
5M3865 - Fashion Design |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5: Fashion Design 5M3865
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Design and Craft 7716-16 Hand Knitted Textiles |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of 20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
Design Skills
Knitting
Combined Materials
Woven Textiles
Drawing
Fabric Manipulation
Work Experience
Communications |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
Places on the programme are limited and will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Employment Opportunities / Progression
Upskill in order to avail of opportunities to return to work e.g. in an Alteration service and or Dressmakers.
Freelance knitwear Design and Swatching, Knitwear Manufacturing, Self-employment, Fine Art ...
Hide-Employment Opportunities / Progression
Upskill in order to avail of opportunities to return to work e.g. in an Alteration service and or Dressmakers.
Freelance knitwear Design and Swatching, Knitwear Manufacturing, Self-employment, Fine Art Textiles, Textiles for Interiors, Knitwear fashion design business.
Successful learners may be interested in directly applying to Colleges of Art & Design for a place on their Degree programme in Fashion Knitwear and Textiles.
Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country offer opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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