Culinary Event Production and Management
The culinary events sector has been steadily growing here in Ireland and abroad. Demand for experienced front and back of house employees has increased as hospitality event organisations have expanded into larger venues catering for larger events.
This course offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in this specialised hospitality sector. It also focuses on developing skills in business administration, marketing, organisation, planning, IT and time management. It also provides a foundation in practical culinary techniques, meal service and a capstone module of producing a culinary event staged in a real world environment.
| 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 Vocational, Leaving Certificate applied or QQI LEVEL 5 Qualifications. Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Career & Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course are highly employable and will have a wide range of opportunities to choose from within the hospitality events sector in music, sports, corporate events and festivals. Graduates may be employed as Commi chefs, waiting staff, Bookings Assistant, Office Administrators, P.A to Event Co-ordinators and Events Sales & Marketing Aides.
Progression
Advanced Certificate in Event Management Level 6
Management & Marketing in Tourism Level 6
Commi Chef Apprenticeship Course Level 6
Further information
Yes
There are no tuition fees for Irish & EU Nationals. However, a registration charge of €50 is payable & where applicable, a deposit for course equipment. Students will be notified of the requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place. Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set down by the Department of Education & Science - details of these are available from the College.
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie.
Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.
5N1374 Event Production
5N0635 Meal Service
5N2085 Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
5N0630 Culinary Techniques/ 5N1909 Food Preparation
5N06972 Customer Service
5N1400 Marketing Practices
5N1977 Spreadsheet Methods
5N1610 Business Administration Skills
5N1433 Work Practice
Modules are subject to change.
5M2102 - Business Studies
Awarding Body
QQI - Level 5 5M2102 Business Studies Award
Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie