- 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
- 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:
University of Limerick:
- Materials and Architectural Technology (LM094)
SETU Carlow Campus (formerly IT Carlow):
- Product Design Innovation (SE202)
TU 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)
- Materials and Architectural Technology (LM094)
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Noel Sweeney
- Where are they now?
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Meet BIFE students who have completed this course...
Profile – Shane Tubrid
Business name: Shane Tubrid - Furniture by Design
"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