Culinary Skills - Waterford
The programme is largely skills based. It will equip the learner to a standard that will give him or her the necessary skills to begin a professional career in Culinary Arts and the ability to take up work in a professional kitchen environment.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 YEAR – PART-TIME
Onsite two days per week Wednesday and Thursday
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
Waterford
Fully funded through Springboard+ - no fees apply
Apply online.
As an entry level programme, the skills acquired will be sufficient to enable the learner to embark on his or her culinary career.
The modules are designed to cover the skills required in professional practice to ensure that the learner can cope with the fast-paced environment of a commercial kitchen at a junior or trainee level. The learning is further enhanced with immersion in the work place through the work-based element of the program. Learners will also acquire key transferable skills in HACCP and manual handling which is a desired requirement of the employer.
Year 1 Modules
Culinary Skills 1.1
Live Service 1.1
Food Safety and Culinary Science
Pastry 1.1
Culinary Skills 1.2
Live Service 1.2
Personal Development and Career
Planning for Culinary Skills
Pastry 1.2
Course Leader
Mr Mathias McGivney
E: mathias.mcgivney@setu.ie
Springboard+ Administrator
E: springboard.wd@setu.ie