Carpentry Techniques

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M5010

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About This Course

Learn essential carpentry skills while building a sustainable future. This hands-on course focuses on modern wood construction with a strong emphasis on NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standards. You will gain practical experience in energy-efficient building techniques, from airtight construction to sustainable material use.

The course also introduces furniture making, giving you the foundational skills to design and craft custom wood pieces, blending functionality with craftsmanship.

Graduate will be ready to join the construction industry or explore furniture making, equipped with the skills to create high-performance, sustainable structures and products.

Modules

Course Content

Architectural Drawing
Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
Design Skills
Combined Materials
Furniture Making
Wood Fabrication
Work Experience
Communications
Mathematics

Progression

Furniture Design, Making & Technology - ATU Connemara
Furniture Making & Architectural Woodworking - ATU Connemara
Furniture Design and Manufacture
Advanced Wood & Sustainable - ATU Connemara
Education (Design, Graphics and Construction) - ATU Connemara
Bachelor of Education in Graphics and Construction Technology - University of Limerick
Building Technology - ATU Sligo
Furniture Design - TUD
Product Design - TUD

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

Shay Broadhead

Pre-University Quantity Surveying and Construction

It’s really helped me throughout my education and helped me find out what I want to do for a career. My first year awarded me a level 5 and my second a level 6. It has really helped me get my foot in the door of the career I want to pursue.