Culinary Arts - Professional Cookery
This is a one year course ideally suited to the practically oriented student. On completion of this course, students sit QQI Examinations.
Successful candidates will go on to further training. Students may also seek direct entry to the Catering Industry. Work experience forms an integral part of the course.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education.
Exemptions may be granted to mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Career & Employment Opportunities
Students may also gain employment in industry as Commis Chefs & obtain placement on the National Apprenticeship Programme in Professional Cookery. This would be a natural progression for students who complete this course in City of Dublin FET Crumlin.
Progression
Successful students may choose to go on to full-time QQI - Level 6 courses at TU Dublin.
Further information
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
Fee €150
PLC Grants/ SUSI Grants
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education.
All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie
Places will be offered upon successful completion of interview.
This is a one year course ideally suited to the practically oriented student. On completion of this course, students sit QQI Examinations. Successful candidates will go on to further training. Students may also seek direct entry to the Catering Industry. Work experience forms an integral part of the course.
Awarding Body: QQI - Professional Cookery Award Level 5 5M2088.
Subjects
Practical
• Pastry, Baking & Desserts
• International Cuisines
• Culinary Techniques
• Meal Service
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Work Experience
Theory
• Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
• Personal Effectiveness
• Food Science & Technology
5M2088 - Professional Cookery
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie