- Code: DJ
- Certification: QQI Level 6 Award in Furniture Design (6M2230)
- Duration: One Year
Description
This course facilitates learners through advanced skills of cabinet making using woodworking machinery to manufacture doors, drawers and carcasses, the application of various wood finishes and techniques. An emphasis will be placed on the key link between the design process, 2D/3D Computer Aided Design and the workshop. Learners will have access to a design studio, a well-equipped woodwork room and a comprehensive workshop. This award provides a link to Furniture Design and Technology programmes throughout Ireland.
- Programme of Study
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- Furniture and Cabinet Making
- Design
- Furniture Restoration
- Wood Finishing
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Communications
- Work Experience
Components subject to change - Entry Requirements
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- Full QQI level 5 Award
- Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Places are offered following successful interview. Applicants must bring a portfolio to the interview.
- Career Opportunities
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- Cabinet Making/Joinery
- Carpentry
- CAD/CAM Engineer
- Designer
- Timber Technology
- Machinery Technician
- Spray Technician/Wood Finisher
- Higher Education Progression*
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Examples of potential courses include:
TUD – Technological University Dublin:
- Sustainable Timber Technology (TU838)
ATU – Atlantic Technological University (Letterfrack Campus)
- Furniture Design and Manufacture (AU581)
- Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking (AU582)
- Furniture Design, Making and Technology (Common Entry) (AU583)
SETU South East Technological University (Carlow Campus)
- Product Design Innovation (SE202)
*Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
- Sustainable Timber Technology (TU838)
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Noel Sweeney
- Where are they now?
"I attended BIFE in 2003, I studied Furniture Design and Cabinet Making, this course gave me an excellent insight into cabinet making as it touched on every aspect of furniture making, including frame, door and drawer making. It also allowed me build a portfolio for entry to Gmit Letterfrack , Since then I have worked for one of Ireland's top furniture makers and in 2009 I established my own business designing and making bespoke furniture." - Shane Tubrid, Business name: Shane Tubrid - Furniture by Design