Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Furniture and Wood Technology Programme Code: GA982 NQAI level: 8 | Places: Up to 16 | Duration: Four years
Why Study this honours degree programme in Furniture & Wood Technology?
A Level 8 honours degree programme for those who are analytical thinkers and who seek to plan, organise and implement the engineering and manufacture of high quality furniture and wood products with precision and efficiency. Using state-of-the- art digital technologies and manufacturing systems, the programme provides an in-depth knowledge of advanced furniture manufacturing techniques. Emphasis is placed on design-for-manufacture and creative and innovative approaches to producing high quality wood products.
Divided into workshop, laboratory and lecture-based learning elements; the workshop-based activity consists of a series of projects that demonstrate and use furniture manufacturing technologies. The learners develop skills and competencies in machining and assembly techniques, from basic or ‘traditional’ technologies to advanced computer-controlled (CNC). Lectures and laboratories support the workshop based activity and cover essential integrating elements. These projects and activities underpin an intensive block of work placement that can be undertaken in Ireland, UK, USA, Europe, Australia and other parts of the world.
Graduates are employed in various positions in the furniture and wood products manufacturing industries with duties including product engineering, project management, estimating, CAD/CAM, operations management, process engineering and improvement and wood products manufacturing. Graduates have career paths that take them anywhere from senior technical or management positions with their employers, to the establishment of the own businesses, for example in cabinetmaking, architectural woodworking, or indeed technology related services.
Programme Modules Year 1:
Learning to Learn, Foundation Drawing, Materials, Manufacturing Technology, Technical Graphics, Mathematics, Furniture History and Design Process, Furniture Construction and Projects 1
Year 2:
Applied Science, Applied Graphics and Computer Applications, Management and Economics, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Operations Management 1, Projects 2
Year 3:
CAD/CAM, Product Development, Operations Management 2, Automation, Commercial Projects and Work Placement, Marketing and Finance and Regulatory Environment
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Contact: Dr. Patrick Tobin Tel: 091 742670 E-mail:
patrick.tobin@
gmit.ie
Year 4:
CAD/CAM 2, Project Management, Automation & Control, Management & Strategy, Major Project and Operations Management 3, Professional Placement, Applied Graphics, Interior Architecture and Timber Frame & Joinery.
Career Opportunities Graduates will be employed in various positions in the furniture and wood products industries with duties including project management, estimating, CAD/CAM, outsourcing, product development, production management, and the implementation of quality systems. Many graduates have progressed to senior positions, while some others have chosen entrepreneurial options.
Other Essential Information • This programme involves training in the use of a wide variety of woodwork machinery.
• 1st year students must purchase tool, safety and design kits upon registering for this programme which are sourced and specified by GMIT.
• It is recommended that applicants have a European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
• An extensive work placement is also incorporated into year three of the programme, which can take place in Ireland, the UK, the USA, Australia or other locations.
• A term of study in a third-level institute overseas may also be considered in lieu of this industry placement.
• A Level 6 Higher Certificate is embedded in this Programme and Students may wish to exit with this award after completing years one and two.
• A level 7 Ordinary Degree is also embedded in this programmes and students may choose to exit having successfully competed 3 years of the programme.
Follow-On Studies
GMIT honours (Level 8) qualifications are recognised worldwide for entry to post-graduate programmes. This includes Level 9 Master of Science research programmes and the Level 8 Professional Diploma in Education (Post-Primary Teaching) at GMIT Letterfrack.
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