Carpentry and Joinery (Construction Technology)

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Construction Technology 5M5010

This one year full-time course at Post-Leaving Certificate level is designed for students who aspire to apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery or related trades. It also allows successful students the opportunity to progress into further studies at Third Level or Further Education.

  • Wood Fabrication (5N1999)
  • Computer Aided Draughting 2D (5N1604)
  • Architectural Drawing (5N1559)
  • Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Design Skills (5N1794)
  • Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755)
  • Work Experience (5N1356

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

Five passes in the Leaving Certificate/ Applied or QQI Level 4 or equivalent qualification. Prior learning and practical work experience taken into account at interview stage. Mature and international students are most welcome to apply.

Students may progress through the Higher Education Links scheme.

Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows.

  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Wood manufacturing and Finishing

On completion of the course, students are prepared for employment, including employment with building contractors, carpenters and wood manufacturing industries.