Furniture Making (OCN)
Woodwork/Furniture Making (OCN)
Attendance
Part-time (4.5 hrs per week)
Duration
34 weeks
Careers/Further Study
This course will cover 10 units from the Open College Network (OCN) and students who successfully complete the course will attain a certificate from OCN for these units. There will be the chance for progression onto a second year that will cover an additional 10 (more advanced) units.
Entry Requirements
None - just enthusiasm and commitment.
Course Content
The course will start by fine tuning hand skills and introduction to construction techniques used in box and carcass work. This will be achieved by building two pieces of furniture specifically designed to give the student a good introduction to furniture making. The student will then progress onto the use of power tools and some machinery. He/she will then move onto designing/drawing and building their own project using the techniques they have learnt.
Course Assessment
There are no exams, but if you make good progress with your practical work you will be able to achieve a certificate from the Open College Network (equivalent level to GCSE).
Additional Qualifications
Not applicable
Essential Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment - Overalls & Safety footwear must be worn in practical sessions.
Fee
£215 (concessionary fees £160/£115) - valid until August 2009
Further Information
Contact the MITEC Centre on 01437 753007 or email mcc@pembrokeshire.ac.uk or visit one of our college open days. To apply online now click HERE.
Updated
July 2008
