Culinary Techniques - Professional Cookery
This course offers students an exciting opportunity to master practical culinary skills while exploring the fascinating science behind food and food hygiene. Along the way, students will learn about the latest kitchen technologies and the business side of cooking operations. By completing this course, students will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in the dynamic world of Culinary Arts.
| 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
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in hotels, restaurants, catering services, cruise ships, and airlines. The course also provides a strong foundation for further study in hospitality, cookery, tourism, and business at TU Dublin Grangegorman and other institutions.
This QQI Level 5 award allows progression to Level 6 programmes in areas such as professional cookery, bar supervision, front office management, and tourism.
Graduates may also apply for degree courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme, particularly in TU Dublin Tallaght/Blanchardstown and other technological universities nationwide.
Higher Education Pathways
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU942 Culinary Arts (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU741 Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Level 7, 3 years)
DKIT: DK650 Culinary Arts (Level 6, 2 years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU608 Culinary Arts – Professional Cookery Practice (Level , 3 Years – Part-Time)
DCU: DC016 Home Economics and Technology (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Tallaght: TU742 Culinary Arts (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US930 Culinary Entrepreneurship (Level 8, 4 Years)
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business (Level 8, 4 Years)
Crumlin College: Culinary Arts Professional Cookery (Level 6)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Professional Cookery 5M2088
Additional qualification as part of course:
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Barista Studies
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change:
• Personal Effectiveness
• International Cuisines
• Meal Service
• Work Practice
• Pastry, Baking and Desserts
• Word Processing
• Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition
• Food Science and Technology
• Culinary Techniques
5M2088 - Professional Cookery
HACCP
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie