Professional Cookery & Chef Training
Are you passionate about food and the culinary arts? If you are looking for a career in the food industry, then our Professional Cookery & Chef Training programme will provide all the right ingredients.
| 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
The basic entry requirement to all Level 5 courses is as follows:
•Over 18 years of age and/or successful completion of the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent international qualification)
•Successful completion of a Level 4 major award
(or equivalent international qualification)
The basic entry requirement to all Level 6 courses is as follows:
•Successful completion of a related Level 5 major award
(or equivalent international qualification)
Some programmes may require specific subjects, or skills.
If you have completed a Level 5 course and wish to study at Level 6, please remember that you need to complete a new application.
Our teachers will assess if the course is the right option for you at an interview. All reasonable efforts are made to facilitate diversity and to support learners with additional needs. See the section Open Learning and Students with Additional Needs for more information.
Mature applicants who don’t meet the minimum entry requirements, but who have acquired skills or experience, are welcome to apply, and we make sure the course is suitable at an interview.
Students aged between 18 and 23 years who do not have the minimum entry requirement or RPL will be referred to career guidance.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Chef/Apprenticeship
Food Marketing
Food Scientist
Food Service
Food Stylist
Food Production
Food Writer
Nutritionist
Restaurant Manager
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Applications are now open for September 2024
Up your skills, knowledge and confidence in culinary techniques, food preparation, tasting, plating and student self evaluation, with practical classes in our well equipped training kitchen.
The course also explores restaurant table service, food science, International Cuisines, pastry, baking and deserts nutrition and essential food-safety, with Haccp and Manual Handling been additional certificates available.
You will build a portfolio of experience and skills that will be enhanced through work placement in professional food service environments. This programme is an ideal foundation for a widerange of career in the food and hospitality industries, with options to progress direct to employment, and also to further study.
What Makes This Course Special
High-level practical skills training
Learn in our professional kitchen
Work practice built-in
Expert teaching team
Excellent progression routes
Course Content
Culinary Techniques
Food Science and Technology
International Cuisines
Meal Service
Pastry, Baking and Desserts
Personal Effectiveness
Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition
Work Practice
Word Processing
5M2088 - Professional Cookery
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Cookery 5M2008
PLSS Code: 415744
Coordinator: Dympna Moynihan
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie