Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking (Hons) Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Through structured projects students develop skills and knowledge to enable them make furniture, architectural joinery and wood products to the highest standards using a range of traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking (Hons) course from the Atlantic Technological University  integrates the use of a wide range of CAD/CAM systems and equipment and introduces common metal working and upholstery techniques.

A complementary set of professional skills are key elements of student learning. Operations management, lean manufacturing, estimating and CAD engineering are studied with a focus on their application in the furniture, architectural joinery and wood manufacturing industries.

A year-long Work Placement in year 3, in Ireland and overseas, ensures graduates gain invaluable experience along with gaining first-hand understanding of current industry practices and procedures.

Career

Currently there is 100% graduate-employment for those wishing to enter the wood and furniture manufacturing industry following study in ATU Connemara. There is very strong demand for graduates with a suite of furniture and joinery manufacturing skills.

Through Work Placement students can explore the segment of the industry that most appeals to them, ranging from small workshops to larger manufacturing companies.