Culinary Arts (Professional Cookery)

This is a one year full time advanced cookery course ideally suited to students who wish to expand and enhance their skills, knowledge and creativity for a career in the Catering Industry. Students have the opportunity to achieve a solid grounding in specialised areas of Culinary Techniques, Food Safety Management and Producing a Culinary Event. In addition, students will participate in work expereince at all levels of the hospitality sector leading to a higher proficiency level in Culinary Arts.

Awarding Body:
Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC)/QQI – Professional Cookery Award Level 6 6M2099
Career & Employment Opportunities:
Employment in the Catering Industry remains steady and graduates from this course will find themselves in great demand. Graduates will be competent to take up employment as professional chefs in a wide range of hospitality establishments. Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO system for entry into a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview/assessment.
Subjects:
Practical
Pastry, Baking & Desserts
International Cuisines
Culinary Techniques
Producing a Culinary Event

Theory
Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
Gastronomy
Hospitality Business Systems
Culinary Food Safety Management
Work Experience