Information for
Information about
Contact: GMIT at Letterfrack,
Co. Galway, Ireland
00353 95 41660
letterfrack@gmit.ie
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Manufacturing Technology (Furniture)
This course is designed to provide degree level
studies relevant to the furniture and wood-related industries. This
option concentrates on Manufacturing Technology.
The course equips students with the theoretical and practical
techniques which will enable them to function as professionals
within the furniture and wood products industry. The Degree is
characterised by applied studies in areas such as outsourcing,
quality, information systems, automation, CAD, CAM, resource
management and project management techniques relevant to the Irish
furniture industry.
This is a dynamic course in which projects are structured to
simulate real-world situations, which require the students to engage
in creative problem solving activities and draw on their knowledge
and experience. Study visits to companies, international trade shows
and the experience gained through work placement are important
sources of learning opportunities.
Graduates will be employed in various positions in the furniture and
wood products manufacturing industries and related areas. Typical
areas of employment include project management, estimating, plant
design and layout, furniture production including finishing and
upholstery, CAD/CAM, equipment specification and the implementation
of quality systems. To date, demand for graduates of the course has
been very high. Several recent graduates have progressed to senior
positions while some others have chosen entrepreneurial options.
For further information contact:
Programme Co-ordinator
Dr. Patrick Tobin
T: 095 41 660
F: 095 41 112
E: patrick.tobin@gmit.ie