Furniture Making & Woodworking
This course is ideal for anyone seeking a career in designing and manufacture of high-quality furniture or architectural woodwork. A true craft course, working in our workshops, you will build practical furniture-making skills, and learn about design and manufacture techniques.
In addition to design, you will cover a range of practical skills, including furniture-making, wood-turning and finishing. Furniture Making & Woodworking will set you on the way to your own furniture making business, or to progression to other areas of specialism. These include furniture conservation, bespoke furniture design, architectural wood-working, shop-fitting design and other timber crafts.
Students on this programme are supported to build a Design Portfolio for career and progression interviews.
What Makes This Course Special
- Build your design portfolio
- Use industry standard equipment
- Learn practical skills and apply knowledge
- Work with our Furniture experts
- Participate in exhibitions
- Excellent progression routes
Course Content
- Design Skills
- Drawing
- Furniture Making
- Wood Finishing
- Wood Turning
- Communications
- Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
- Bespoke Cabinet Maker
- Furniture Designer
- Furniture Restorer
- Cabinet Maker
- Furniture Maker
- Carpenter
- Joiner
- Industrial Design
- Product Design & Innovation
Entry Requirements
Certification
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Furniture Design 5M2012
Costs
- Standard registration and L5 exam costs
(see costs, fees and finance)
Additional Costs
Students on this programme require the following equipment and PPE, average costs are:
- PPE clothing pack required €30
Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page
PLSS Code: 348716
Coordinator: Pat Whelan
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.