| Course Name |
Culinary Skills |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2088 CSXX |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This 1 year, full time programme gives learners the opportunity to pursue a career in the catering trade and in hospitalities, the course aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their own natural abilities in professional cookery and to gain experience in the catering trade, explore their creative ability, develop confidence in working within the catering industry |
| FET Code |
5M2088 - Professional Cookery |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery 5M2088 |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
Culinary Techniques
Meal Service
Pastry, Baking and Desserts
Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition
Personal Effectiveness
Work Practice
Food Science and Technology
Word Processing
International Cuisine
French |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Employment in positions in the areas of catering, hotel, hospitalities and other related areas.
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the Individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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