Culinary Arts - Professional Cookery
This is a one year full time advanced cookery course ideally suited to students who wish to expand and enhance their skills, knowledge and creativity for a career in the Catering Industry. Students have the opportunity to achieve a solid grounding in specialised areas of Culinary Techniques, Food Safety Management and Producing a Culinary Event. In addition, students will participate in work experience at all levels of the hospitality sector leading to a higher proficiency level in Culinary Arts.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Culinary Arts or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Career & Employment Opportunities:
Employment in the Catering Industry remains steady and graduates from this course will find themselves in great demand. Graduates will be competent to take up employment as professional chefs in a wide range of hospitality establishments.
Progression
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO system for entry into a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at third level.
Further information
Mature Students
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
International Students
All of the courses in Crumlin College of Further Education are provided through English. Applicants whose first language is not English, will be required to demonstrate sufficient competency in written and spoken English prior to commencing their course. Before acceptance on to a course, International Applicants may be asked to take an English Language test organised by the College.
The following administrative arrangements also apply:
All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation.
All international students must demonstrate compliance with residency requirements of the Irish government.
EU nationals will be eligible for the same course charges as Irish students.
The College will not engage in any way in the process of visa applications.
International Students who can access our Courses:
EU citizens
Stamp 4 holders.
Applicants who are in the international protection system who have permission to work
Applicants who are in the international protection system who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Support Scheme can avail of grants to fund their full-time PLC programme
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.
Subjects:
Practical
Pastry, Baking & Desserts
International Cuisines
Culinary Techniques
Producing a Culinary Event
Theory
Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
Gastronomy
Hospitality Business Systems
Culinary Food Safety Management
6M2099 - Professional Cookery
Awarding Body: QQI - Professional Cookery Award Level 6 6M2099.
Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie