Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this course is to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of knitted textiles in art, fashion, accessories and interiors. There is a strong focus throughout the course on applying knowledge and skills practically to produce real results. Traditional and contemporary techniques will be explored including hand and machine knitting, crochet, felting and weaving. A Textiles portfolio of work which reflects the learner’s ability to deliver creative and original responses to knitted and woven textiles is prepared in the year. This is essential for those wishing to gain entry to Art Colleges or to seek employment in the knitwear industry.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills
Knitting
Combined Materials
Woven Textiles
Drawing
Fabric Manipulation
Work Experience
Communications
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
Freelance knitwear Design and Swatching, Knitwear Manufacturing, Self-employment, Fine Art Textiles, Textiles for Interiors, Knitwear fashion design business.