Course Description

To provide students with a high level of proficiency in the design and manufacture of furniture

To equip the learner with the necessary skills required to continue their studies, gain employment in the industry or start their own business. To provide students with the ability to work independently or in groups in a learner centred environment

Furniture Industry including:
reproduction furniture, contemporary furniture, kitchen manufacture, contract furniture and other wood related industries. Graduate students would be competent in areas of research and development, design and manufacture of prototypes in all the above areas of furniture manufacture.

Architectural or design companies seekin graduates with a knowledge of furniture design and manufacture, visualisation of designs, presentation of drawings and concepts and model / prototype making. Students will gain good communication and presentation skills. This course will provide graduates with a good foundation to advance their studies in a wide variety of wood related areas or start their own business.

FETAC Level 5 / 6 Certificate

Pass Leaving Cert having achieved minimum C1 grade in eiter of the following subjects: Construction studies, Art or Tech Drawing.
Or
Applicants may present portfolio of drawings/sketches or photographs of projects at interview stage.

Applications from mature students or students qualified in other disciplines welcome.