Wood & Construction

Subject Spotlight

Shaping the Built World

Davitt College Wood Technology Department

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Welcome to the Davitt College Wood Technology and Construction Technology Department. Material processing and structural design are fundamental to the evolution of human settlement and planetary wellbeing. In our advanced architectural workshops, students explore the deep relationship between natural resources and modern construction technology. By blending traditional woodworking heritage with cutting-edge ecological modeling, structural analysis, and services engineering, we empower students to transform abstract concepts into high-precision physical realities.

The Davitt Standard

Our classrooms provide an active, student-centred layout where critical inquiry, environmental responsibility, and scientific safety standards train the sustainable building designers of tomorrow.

Craft Excellence & Innovation

Wood Technology & Construction Pathways

From foundational workshop practice and design thinking in Junior Cycle to advanced architectural detailing and professional craft execution in Senior Cycle.

Stage 1 • Years 1 to 3 Choice Subject

Junior Cycle Wood Technology

Placing students at the core of the technological design loop, cultivating material manipulation skills and goal-oriented problem solving across their first three years.

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Three Interconnected Strands

Principles & Practices, Design Thinking, and Wood Science & Materials.

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Classroom-Based Assessments

CBA 1: Wood Science in Our Environment. CBA 2: Student Self-Analysis & Evaluation.

Design Project

70%

Physical wood artefact realisation.

Written Exam

30%

Common-level final written paper.

VIEW Junior Cycle Curriculum →

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate New Spec (Sep 2026)

Senior Cycle Construction Technology

The brand-new Leaving Certificate curriculum launching for fifth-year students, replacing the legacy Construction Studies syllabus.

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Core Curriculum Modules

Built Environment, Design & Craft Skills, Building Fabric, and Control Technology.

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Advanced Technical Focus

Integrating BIM systems, U-value thermal analysis, and sustainable architecture.

30%

AAC 1

Constructed environment project.

20%

AAC 2

3-hour practical craft exam.

50%

Written Exam

Synthesising architectural theory.

VIEW Senior Cycle Curriculum →

Visual Showcase

Wood Technology & Construction Gallery

Explore a dynamic collection of field trips, detailed project work, and precision craft excellence workshops from our construction and design studios.

Beyond the Classroom

At Davitt College, design and construction extend far beyond raw tool processing through active fieldwork, industry scholarships, and craft masterclasses.

Architectural Heritage & Conservation Fieldwork

Bridging classroom theory with modern construction technology through active site investigations, including structural surveys of regional conservation projects like Ballinafad House.

Mitchell McDermott Industry Scholarship

Aligning our workshop environments with industry-standard development loops through partnerships, technical hackathons, and skills masterclasses facilitated by ATU MakerSpaces.

Interdisciplinary Heritage Craft Masterclasses

Embedding master craftsman seminars directly into workshop schedules, featuring specialized multi-day masterclasses with historic craftspeople like master basket-maker Tom Delaney.

Ready to Master the Craft?

Whether you are building your foundations in Junior Cycle Wood Technology or designing the built world through Senior Cycle Construction Technology, your architectural journey starts here.

Junior Cycle Options Senior Cycle Pathways

Speak to the department team to get started.

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