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Design

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2208

This very practical course has been designed to develop the creative craft skills of learners who want to design, manufacture and produce their own creative designs.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sligo Town
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 Year. September - May.

This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.

Careers / Further progression

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. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

ATU - Sligo
SG232 BA in Creative Design Level 7
SG231 BA in Fine Art Level 7
SG345 BA (Hons) in Architectural Design Level 8
SG311 BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7

Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.

ATU - Letterkenny
LY408 BA Design Level 8
LY457 BA Graphic & Digital Design Level 7

ATU - Galway
GA274 Bachelor of Arts in Design Level 7

TU Dublin
TU811 BSc Product Design Level 8
TU832 BA Architecture Level 8
TU831 BSc Architectural Technology Level 8

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.

There are no fees to study this course

The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.

You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.

You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.

Design - 5M2208
This very practical course has been designed to develop the creative craft skills of learners who want to design, manufacture and produce their own creative designs. It is aimed at learners who have a flair for arts and crafts, but also want to gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to start their own business and sell the products they produce. Learners may also choose to progress their studies into Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

This Course is designed to
• Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education colleges.
• Develop and complete a portfolio of design based project work.
• Prepare learners to acquire a comprehensive range of skills in creative crafts & Interior design.

Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Interior Design (5M2208).

Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe 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.

Course Content
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Drawing 5N1862
• Safety & Health 5N1794
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Colour & Light 5N1919
• 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.

5M2208 - Design

Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sligo Town
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider