Graduate Profile Graduate Profile
Almha Lonergan graduated from the B. Sc. Damien Wallace graduated for the B. Sc.
in Furniture and Wood Technology (honours) in Furniture and Wood
programme in 2003 Technology in 2005
“I started in the Letterfrack campus of GMIT studying Furniture and Wood “Upon graduating, I decided that I would like to further my education. I
Technology in 2003 and The skills I learned in those years are invaluable in
undertook a Masters by way of research at the Letterfrack campus. On
my work now. I enjoyed the course so much that I went on to do the B.Sc.
completion I was offered a key role with a business and management
(honours) in Furniture and Wood Technology for a further year. The support of
consultancy firm which works with furniture companies throughout Ireland.
all the staff over the years I studied there was incredible.
The job entails analysing work practices and procedures, and identifying
and implementing new solutions to improve efficiencies. I have been able to
apply the many skills I have learned from the degree course in my role as
Because of everything I learned while at GMIT Letterfrack, I am now working
process manager. An understanding of management techniques and how to
in the North of Ireland as a 3D CAD and machine technician, and a training
improve productivity is something employers will always seek.
supervisor in a medium sized company. Next year. I hope to continue my
studies by undertaking the Higher Diploma in Education (Technology)
I think that the Furniture and Wood Technology course provides a great mix
programme on offer at GMIT.”
between the practical and the theoretical modules. Everything that is
Almha Lonergan
learned in the lecture theatre is applicable to industry. The course gives you
the confidence to enter the workforce with the ability to apply the
knowledge learned in a practical and relevant manner. The work placement
provided me first-hand experience of how a company functions and also to
see how different techniques are applied. The final year project gave me the
chance to combine both the practical and theoretical aspects of the course
and to develop my interests in a particular sector of furniture manufacturing
process. The course gave me good project management skills as well as
problem solving and analytical capabilities. Throughout the programme, I
also got the opportunity to develop excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, all of which are required to be successful in the
workforce.”
Damien Wallace
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