Description
The learners shall be capable following the completion of their studies a) of having analytical knowledge about the subject of their studies, understand the principles of the subject of Furniture Design and Wood Technology, delve into, expand, and increase their acquired knowledge, while understanding the evolutionary dynamics of the field, and b) analyse adjust the knowledge acquired, in order to implement them in various issues of their scientific field, properly apply the tools and techniques concerning the management of basic issues, resolve composite and/or new problems, and communicate with specialized and unspecialized groups and with the public, with the purpose of conveying information, ideas, problems, and solutions over specific issues, and finally, c) design, manage, and implement research work, take decisions, evaluate them, and undertake the responsibility in modern professional and business environments, which are constantly changing and evolving, while being capable of undertaking, within specific contexts, the responsibility for developing knowledge, skills, and competences of individuals and groups.
Relation to Employment
With the degree in Furniture Design and Wood Technology of Technological Education, as per the approved vocational rights (Presidential Decree 97/2006 – Government Gazette 98/16.5.2006, bulletin Α), all graduates of the Department shall be capable of engaging with the entire aspect of the field of Wood and Furniture, and specifically with the following: a) Design of furniture and furniture systems, as well as the creation of original design proposals. b) Application of technological methods for the production of furniture. c) Production of wood products and wooden structures (cut wood, wood plates, wood panels, impregnated wood, wood and paper pulp, products of wood pyrolysis, frames, roofs, floors, prefabricated wooden houses, and other wooden structures). d) Assessment and costing of products made of wood, furniture and wooden structures. e) Furniture and decoration made of wood. f) Verification of application of technical specifications and of the application of the principles and rules of quality control and systems of quality assurance over the entire scope of wood products, furniture, and wooden structures. g) Study regarding the establishment, organization, management, operation, and manning of units concerning wood, furniture, and wooden structures, as well as units marketing wooden products and furniture. h) Provision of safety technician and occupational health services, and i) Engagement with every level of the public and private education.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Knowledge
Skills
Competences