Interior Design 5M5054

Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of special volume as well as surface treatment. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively in the area of Interior Design. The course aims to develop technician level skills in Interior Design and provides learners with the key skills to undertake residential and commercial interior design projects. This course offers a broad training relevant to employment in a large number of areas that require knowledge, awareness and skills in the design and furnishing of interior spaces.

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO

  • Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education colleges.

  • Develop and complete a portfolio of design based project work.

  • Prepare learners to acquire a comprehensive range of skills in general & Interior design.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

  • Interview

  • Mature applicants welcome

  • Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here
  • Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher Click Here

COURSE CONTENT

  • Design Skills 5N0784
  • Architectural Drawing 5N1558
  • Drawing 5N1862
  • Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
  • Communications 5N0690
  • Work Experience 5N1356
  • Colour & Light 5N1919
  • Veneering & Marquetry 5N1365
  • Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604

OPTIONAL MODULES

Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.

CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 Award in Interior Design (5M5054)

HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT

  • This is a practical course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms.

  • SligoCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

  • Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

  • We provide learning supports that are tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.

PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  • Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme

  • The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

  • Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

ATU - Sligo

Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any ATU Sligo programme through the CAO system.

ATU - Letterkenny

ATU - Galway

TU Dublin

FEES

  • There are no fees to study this course

DURATION

This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone 071-9145480 or email [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE

A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.