Cookery - Professional - Advanced
This Level 6 Professional Cookery course builds on the QQI Level 5 qualification, equipping students with advanced culinary skills and knowledge to work effectively in professional kitchens. It offers handson experience in areas such as food and beverage service, bakery operations, and busy restaurant environments, while also providing a solid foundation for careers in the hotel and catering industry. The qualification can support advanced entry to Level 7 and 8 degree programmes.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full Time
Entry Requirements
Level 5 in Professional Cookery 5M2088 or equivalent
Mature students with relevant industry experience;
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this Level 6 programme can apply for advanced entry to Level 7 and 8 degree courses at universities and technological universities across Ireland. Career opportunities include roles in hotels, restaurants, catering services, cruise ships, and airlines. The course also prepares students for further study in areas such as professional cookery, hospitality, tourism, and business, including progression to programmes at TU Dublin Grangegorman and other institutions. This QQI award supports entry into specialised degree programmes in cookery, bar supervision, front office management, and tourism. Graduates may also apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for a wide range of related courses.
Higher Education Pathways
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU942 Culinary Arts (Level 8)
TU741 Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Level 7)
TU608 Culinary Arts – Professional Cookery Practice (Level , 3 Years – Part-Time)
DCU: DC016 Home Economics and Technology (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK650 Culinary Arts (Level 6)
TU Dublin Tallaght: TU742 Culinary Arts (Level 7)
TUS Athlone: US930 Culinary Entrepreneurship (Level 8)
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business (Level 8)
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 6 Professional Cookery 6M2099
Additional Qualifications as part of this course include:
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
Culinary Food Safety management
Culinary Techniques
Gastronomy
Hospitality business Systems
Producing a Culinary Event
Pastry, Baking and Desserts
Menu Design and Applied Nutrition
Work Experience
International Cuisines
Entrepreneurship
6M2099 - Professional Cookery
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie