Mobilya ve Dekorasyon Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCED (2013) 005.0722.003

ISCED (2013) 005.0722.003

To train technicians who have quality and competence in line with the expectations of businesses operating in the field of Furniture and Decoration, who have technical knowledge and skills, who can renew themselves by meeting the requirements of the age and technology, and who have an understanding of professional ethics.

Education and training are carried out in a formal way. Practical training is provided as internships in industry and workplaces.

• To have enough educational background in issues related to production site selection, purchasing, cost account, marketing, quality control, feasibility report for the furniture industry, and also preparing and reading technical drawings.
• To have information about manufacturing methods, designing methods, project techniques, work safety in the furniture industry and decoration field; also to have the ability to follow and apply technological developments.
• The ability to perform testing and evaluation techniques of technological properties of wood, wood-based materials, artificial and other materials used in furniture manufacturing.
• Having the ability to use the essential knowledge for advanced level education or different education programs at the same level in the furniture industry and decoration field.
• To have the ability to evaluate and interpret the data, to define and analyze the problems, to make solution suggestions based on evidence and proofs by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in his/her field of study.
• Ability of effective oral and written communication in Turkish.
• To have skills of working individual or in disciplinary and interdisciplinary groups as team work
• The ability to use the tools, equipments and techniques effectively for research, reaching intented objective and knowledge
• The ability to effectively process and use of materials in furniture and decoration field
• To have ability to self- renewal also gain awareness for lifelong learning
• To follow innovations and eco-friendly technologies, giving priority to using them in furniture and decoration field
• The ability to effectively lead a role in the production, development and effective use of wood and wood-based products in terms of environmentally conscious and quality assurance mentality
• Awareness of employee health, environmental and occupational safety consciousness
• The ability to use facilities of furniture and decoration sector, university-industry cooperation and other cooperation oppurtunities for improving professional experience
• The ability to represent furniture technician profession with social and ethical responsibility and contribute the improvement of the profession in the area of expertise by renovating herself/himself.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

1. Reading and writing competence.
2. Multilingual competence.
3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering.
4. Digital competence.
5. Personal, social and learning to learn competence.
6. Civic competence.
7. Entrepreneurial competence.
8. Cultural awareness and expression competence.

1. Measurement and evaluation methods; Exam types and their contribution to the course success grade are determined by the senates of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) on these issues.
2. In assessment, various methods such as assignments, projects, practical applications, interim exams, and end-of-term exams are employed, and these are announced in course outlines
3. In evaluating student performance, relative grading systems based on letter grades and numeric scales (out of 4) are utilized.

The points and letter equivalents of grades and the grade ranges in the absolute evaluation system are given below:

AA (4,00): Excellent (88 – 100); BA (3,50): Very Good (80 – 87); BB (3,00): Good (73 – 79); CB (2,50): Average (66 – 72); CC (2,00): Satisfactory (60 – 65); DC (1,50): Conditional Pass (55 – 59); DD (1,00): Conditional Pass (50 – 54) FF (0,00): Failed (0 – 49); FD (0,00): Absentee; G: Pass (for uncredited courses); M: Exempt

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of associate degree programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of associate degree departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of associate degree programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each associate degree programs is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in associate degree programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an associate degree diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

To be placed in the relevant associate degree program of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

1. Students who graduate from vocational associate degree programs can transfer vertically to undergraduate programs because of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM. Vertical transfer quotas are determined by the decision of YÖK so that they do not exceed ten percent of the quota determined in the related undergraduate programs.

2. Vocational associate degree students have the right to participate in double major programs opened by the higher education institutions they are studying in. Students registered in double major programs can take courses from both diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate associate degree diplomas if they are successful.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The qualification is valid at all times.