Pre-Apprenticeship Commis Chef - Professional Cookery
This is a one year course ideally suited to the practically oriented student. On completion of this course, students may gain work and apply for the Apprentice Chef programme.
| 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 |
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 Crumlin College.
Progression
Successful students may choose to go on to full-time QQI - Level 6 courses at third level.
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.
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 may gain work and apply for the Apprentice Chef programme.
Awarding Body
QQI - Professional Cookery Award Level 5 5M2088
Subjects:
5N1390 Personal Effectiveness
5N1433 Work Practice
5N0630 Culinary Techniques
5N0635 Meal Service
5N2084 Pastry, Baking & Desserts?
5N2085 Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
5N0730 Food Science & Technology
5N1977 Spreadsheet Methods
5N0632 International Cuisines
Modules are subject to change.
5M2088 - Professional Cookery
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie