Professional Cookery Level 6

Course details

This course offers the opportunities to achieve a career in the Catering industry. The College has developed strong working relationships with the Irish Hotel Federation (IHF) and the Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) which gives students the key skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the Hospitality Industry. The course provides the student with an opportunity to obtain experience in a wide range of specialized areas such as Food and Beverage Services, Kitchen, Health and Safety, while at the same time obtaining a sound general knowledge in areas needed to function in the hotel and catering environment. This course gives students over the age of 18 the possibility to be selected for a Eramus + European mobility exchange (subject to funding).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 2 higher subjects with Home Economics as one of the subjects or equivalent or
• QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery Award (5M2088)
• Personal Interview

PRINCIPLE AREAS OF STUDY

• Culinary Techniques
• Menu Design and Applied Nutrition
• International Cuisines
• Producing a Culinary Event
• Gastronomy
• Culinary Food Safety Management
• Hospitality Business Management
• Pastry, Baking and Desserts

ACCREDITATION

• QQI

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Successful candidates may pursue careers in the hospitality industry eg kitchen, restaurant or beverage service. They can progress on to Higher Education.