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Professional Cookery

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2088

This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene.

Award Name Primary Certificate
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Environmental Health Officers Association
NFQ Level
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
Primary Certificate Environmental Health Officers Association
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Location:
Kinsale
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.
Course Hours: 4 days in college a week and one day in work experience.

Entry Requirements

1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview
3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
Our Career Network
Students can go on to enjoy careers in the hotel and catering industry, in restaurants, cafés and hotel kitchens.

Further Studies
Opportunities
• Culinary Arts, CR640, Cork Institute of Technology
• Culinary Studies CR655, Cork Institute of Technology
• Culinary Arts, TL719, IT Tralee o Culinary Arts, GA372, GMIT.
• Shannon College of Hotel Management

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September 2023.

Mature students are welcome to apply.

Financial Supports
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie

Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie

Students who have completed a QQI Level 5 course and are now commencing a QQI Level 6 course are deemed to be commencing a new course and must also apply to the SUSI online system.

Any student coming direct from Leaving Certificate to a PLC course will not qualify for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and should apply for the maintenance grant.

BTEA Back to education Allowance
This scheme is for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. For current information on the scheme qualifying conditions, please contact your local Social Welfare Office.

Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) (citizensinformation.ie)

Student finance website for more detailed information
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/

VTOS
If you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).

The VTOS scheme provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. It gives participants opportunities to improve their general level of education, gain certification, develop their skills and prepare for employment, self-employment and further education and training.

How do I apply for VTOS?
Application forms for VTOS available at College Admin Office.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/returning_to_education/vocational_training_opportunities_scheme.html

CETS
Kinsale College has CETS approved courses, which means you can avail of full-time, part-time, after school only or after-school with transport Childcare places while you study here.

Yes

How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.

Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the academic year. To apply, simply click on the application weblink below. Alternatively, you can ring a member of our team on (021) 4772275 to guide and assist you through the application process.

Step 1:
Complete the Application Form
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie or you can print a paper version from the website. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required) If you print the application form, please complete all sections and return to the College at
Admissions,
Kinsale College,
Bandon Road,
Kinsale,
Co. Cork

Step 2:
Attend for Interview.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement.
The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3:
Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4:
Registration and Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Professional Cookery
This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene. The course includes active menu planning and food service in our restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a primary certificate in food hygiene accredited by the Environmental Health Officers Association (E.H.O.A).

About The Course

This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene. The course includes active menu planning and food service in our restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a primary certificate in food hygiene accredited by the Environmental Health Officers Association (E.H.O.A).

As Kinsale is the ‘Gourmet Capital of Ireland’ this course is well situated to obtain the best work experience placements. The Good Food Circle in Kinsale is committed to providing a rich source of varied work experience for the students of this programme. The Course benefits from an on-site kitchen garden producing organic fruit and vegetables.

The College also boasts a restaurant for the exclusive purpose of training students. During the year students have the chance to participate in the successful Kinsale Gourmet Festival; students enjoy guest speakers and demonstration, field trips to various businesses and participate in the Kinsale Food Market. Graduates from this course can readily access the labour market or advance to further studies both nationally and internationally.

Work Placement/Experience
Work experience and scholarships
Participants will be required to undertake 30 days of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Course Co-Ordinator: Ms. Jenny Fitzgerald

Module Info & Codes
Culinary Techniques: 5N0630
Meal Service: 5N0635
Pastry, Baking & Desserts: 5N2084
Menu & Applied Nutrition: 5N2085
Food Science & Technology: 5N0730
Word Processing: 5N1358
Personal Effectiveness: 5N1390
Work Practice: 5N1433
International Cuisine: 5N0632

5M2088 - Professional Cookery.

Certification: QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery 5M2088.

Other Information
The Kinsale Good Food Circle are the generous sponsors of a scholarship to a QQI Level 5 student who excels in all aspects of the course and who will continue their studies in Third level in the Culinary field.

T: +353 21 4772 275
E: info@kinsalecollege.ie

Location:
Kinsale
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider