FET Course of the Week: 5M2102 – Culinary Event Production and Management at Crumlin College of Further Education
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Kickstart your career in the wonderful world of Tourism and Hospitality!
The culinary events sector has been steadily growing here in Ireland and abroad. Demand for experienced front and back of house employees has increased as hospitality event organisations have expanded into larger venues catering for larger events.
5M2102 – Culinary Event Production and Management at Crumlin College of Further Education is a one year long Level 5 course for students wishing to develop cookery and event management skills. It combines planning & cookery skills along with business administration training.
This course offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in this specialised hospitality sector. It also focuses on developing skills in business administration, marketing, organisation, planning, IT and time management. It also provides a foundation in practical culinary techniques, meal service and a capstone module of producing a culinary event staged in a real world environment.
Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate applied or QQI LEVEL 4 Qualifications are required. However, the Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent. Applicants will be invited to an applicant information meeting.
What you will study:
- Producing a Culinary Event
- Event Production
- Meal Service
- Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
- Culinary Techniques/ Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Marketing Practices
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Business Administration Skills
- Work Practice
Always check with the college for the most up-to-date module listing.
What are the progression opportunities?
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
Browse CAO courses that accept this PLC here.
What type of jobs can I get from this course?
Students can go on to enjoy careers in the hotel and catering industry, in restaurants, cafés and hotel kitchens, as well as on the business and marketing side of the industry. Careers can include:
- Restaurant Food and Beverage Supervisor
- Events Marketing Assistant
- Food Preparation Worker
- Front Office Junior Manager
- Office Administrator
To explore all careers in the Tourism and Hospitality sector, click here.
