Furniture Making & Restoration Skills (Furniture Design and Making) - Cork College of FET

INTRODUCTION:

This course will give participants a broad understanding of all aspects of Furniture Making and Restoration. The course is based heavily on a practical ethos, with a large emphasis on project work. During the course, students will also complete a number of other modules such as combined materials and drawing, which will be of enormous benefit to any aspiring woodworker.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.

DURATION:

One year full time.

FEES:

Materials: €100
QQI exam fees: €50*
Student Services: €250
Total: €400

Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.

* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.

CERTIFICATION:

Level 5 Certification (5M2012).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Furniture Making - 5N1275

Learning the necessary skills of cabinet making for the construction of furniture.

Furniture Restoration & Conservation - 5N5648

Acquiring a knowledge and appreciation of antique furniture. Assessing the work necessary to restore and repair old and antique furniture.

Upholstery Skills - 5N0538

Using both traditional and modern methods.

Wood Finishing - 5N1360

Preparing wood for final finish using either French polish, Varnish or oil.

Combined Materials - 5N0764

Developing creative skills to make an item of their own choice using a range of materials.

Design Skills - 5N0784

Drawing - 5N1862

The Internet - 5N1611

Communications - 5N0690

Work Experience - 5N1356

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

Tramore Road Campus: Furniture Design & Making (6M2230).
ATU Letterfrack: Furniture Design, Making and Technology (GA974) (GA984).

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduate opportunities may include the following:

Furniture Designer
Restorer or Maker
Designer in the Manufacturing Industry
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery
Interior Design, Product Design
Construction Industry
Management/ Sales within the Furniture Industry
Self Employment

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