Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This very practical course has been designed to develop the creative craft skills of learners who want to design, manufacture and produce their own creative designs. It is aimed at learners who have a flair for arts and crafts, but also want to gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to start their own business and sell the products they produce. Learners may also choose to progress their studies into Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills 5N0784
Drawing 5N1862
Safety and Health 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Colour and Light 5N1919
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Veenering and Marquetry 5N1365
Computer Aided Design 5N1604
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2208 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This Course is designed to prepare participants for entry to Higher Education colleges, develop and complete a portfolio of design based project work and prepare learners to acquire a comprehensive range of skills in creative crafts & Interior design.