| Course Name |
Cookery - Professional |
| Course Provider |
Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2088 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dunboyne |
| Course Content |
This course will present learners with the opportunity to develop practical culinary skills and an understanding of the science of food and food hygiene. Students will also develop knowledge of changing kitchen technologies and the business aspects of cooking operations. In completing this course students will also gain an understanding of the theory and practice of professional cookery. All of the culinary modules take place in the kitchens of DIT. (Dublin Institute of Technology) |
| FET Code |
5M2088 - Professional Cookery |
| Comment |
Certification 5M2088 - Professional Cookery
Optional Year 2 QQI level 6 now available |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and...
Hide-The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and to become familiar with the college.
We also organise lunchtime meetings and refreshments for mature students on a regular basis.
A special study skills seminar is run for mature students in the first few weeks of college. Mature students are encouraged to attend these once-off meetings even if it means missing class as they will help students to adjust to college life. Students are encouraged to visit the student support office regularly.
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| Course Fee |
The pricing structure for Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, Equine Business & Horsemanship, and Multimedia is E750, which includes additional certification. Sound Production, Music Performance, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Professional Cookery are priced at E1,050 to include rent and materials in outside locations.
All other courses for the academic year 2017/2018 will be priced at E650. These prices include exam fees. Please note that cash is not accepted as payment. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does...
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Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account.
Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant at www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). Students over 23 years of age in the year of entry to the course who are living outside the family home will be assessed on their income and that of their spouse (if applicable).
Please check with the following web addresses for the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie or on www.susi.ie
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| Application Date |
Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie from November 2016 to September 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content: The following modules will be offered in 2017 subject to availability and demand:
•Personal Effectiveness
•Meal Service
•Work Practice
•Pastry Baking and Desserts
•Word Processing
•Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
•Safety and Health at work
•Food Science and Technology
•Food Science
•International Cuisines |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Cert or LCA
Mature Students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Assessment Method |
The majority of the courses in the college have continuous assessment. This includes written examinations, assignments, reports, oral presentations, skills demonstration and portfolios.
These assessment results form a very significant part of the overall final grades and the students should ensure that they are fully aware of the assessment techniques, assessment schedule and percentage awarded for each work. Assessment can take different forms, depending on the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this course may find employment in hotels, restaurants, catering departments, cruise ships and airlines. Graduates will also be well prepared for further studies in the areas of hospitality, culinary arts, tourism...
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Graduates of this course may find employment in hotels, restaurants, catering departments, cruise ships and airlines. Graduates will also be well prepared for further studies in the areas of hospitality, culinary arts, tourism and business. This QQI award will enable participants to apply and progress onto the following newly developed Level 6 suite of Hotel, Catering and Tourism programmes in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Bar Supervision, Front Office Management, and Tourism.
In addition, holders of QQI Level 5 awards may also be able to apply for other degree courses under Higher Education Link Schemes especially in linked courses in DIT and IT Tallaght.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 802 6577
Fax: 01 801 5968
Web: www.dunboyneccollege.ie
email: dunboynecollege@lmetb.ie |