Hospitality & Food - Chef De Partie - National Apprenticeship Programme - Kerry
The Chef de Partie Apprenticeship is an ‘earn and learn’ degree programme that combines on-the-job training with academic study in an Institute of Technology.
A Chef de Partie is trained to:
deliver advanced culinary skills in a professional kitchen;
supervise a particular area or station within the kitchen;
work on their own as well as train Commis Chefs
The Chef de Partie Apprenticeship programme is designed to expose you to a wide range of culinary skills and ideas and allows you to not only learn how to do something, but understand why it is done a certain way.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
4 years
Entry Requirements
Apprentice Registration
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, the applicant must be at least 16 years of age and must be employed by an approved employer.
For further information on apprenticeships go to www.apprenticeship.ie
Advanced Entry Options
Relevant industry experience – assessment of industry experience is by application to the Munster Technological University. Recognition of prior learning is dealt with on an individual basis once an apprentice has started the registration process.
If you are employed as a chef and/or hold previous qualifications, you may be eligible for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of the programme.
Careers / Further progression
Apprentices who successfully complete the Chef De Partie apprenticeship programme will be eligible to progress to the Sous Chef Apprenticeship at Level 8
Further information
MTU Kerry North Campus, Kerry
Application Open for 2023
Apply via Apprenticeships website - link below
Apprenticeship is an exciting and proven way for employers to develop talent for their company and industry. Apprenticeships are designed by industry-led groups, supporting growth and competitiveness.
Apprentices earn while they learn and build valuable work-ready skills in a chosen occupation. Apprenticeships open up exciting and rewarding careers, with learning grounded in the practical experience of undertaking a real job. Apprenticeship is defined as a programme of structured education and training which formally combines and alternates learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre. It is a dual system, a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training.
A Chef de Partie is trained to
• Deliver advanced culinary skills in a professional kitchen
• Supervise a particular area or station within the kitchen
• Work on their own as well as train Commis Chefs
This programme is designed by industry and academic professionals so the apprentice will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for a successful career that will take them anywhere in the world.
The Chef de Partie apprenticeship programme is designed to expose participants to a wide range of culinary skills and ideas and allows them to not only learn how to do something, but understand why it is done a certain way.
It combines classroom training with hands-on practical skills development in the workplace.
Apprentices follow a structured path of learning to build their knowledge and skills from a basic to advanced level.
A work-based mentor will monitor and help apprentices to progress through the apprenticeship and they will learn how their college-based learning links to their everyday working environment.
First Year at a Glance
Fundamental Culinary Skills
Fundamentals of Pastry Principles
Learning at Third Level
Introduction to Food Safety and Culinary Science
Information Technology
Culinary Skills Development
Developing Pastry and Baking Techniques
Intro Food & Beverage Service
Nutrition and Diet
Workplace Communication
MTU offers apprenticeship opportunities across the areas of craft, construction, hospitality and food, and engineering. These programmes are delivered by industry-led consortia and respond to identified needs in a variety of industries. MTU has worked with industry partners and other institutions to develop and deliver these programmes.
All apprenticeships come under the governance of SOLAS and funding is provided by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
Senior Lecturer Hotel Cullinary, Tourism Kerry Campus
T: 353 (0)66 7191807
Mr. Thomas O Connor
Email: TJ.OConnor@mtu.ie
https://culinary-apprenticeships.com/