FET Course of the Week: 5M2088 in Culinary Arts – Professional Cookery at Crumlin College of Further Education

Culinary Arts – Professional Cookery at Crumlin College of Further Education is a one year Level 5 course suited to the practically oriented student. Upon completion of this course students will sit QQI examinations. Graduates go on to further study or seek employment in the Catering industry or as Commis chefs and obtain placement on the National Apprenticeship Programme in Professional Cookery.

Work experience forms an integral part of the course. Students with Naturalist, Enterprising and Creative Career Interests will enjoy this course.

Modules of study include:

Practical

• Pastry, Baking & Desserts
• International Cuisines
• Culinary Techniques
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Work Experience

Theory

• Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition
• Personal Effectiveness
• Food Science & Technology
• Meal Service

Entry Requirements:

A Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required to enter this course. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview/assessment.

Progression Opportunities:

Successful students may choose to go on to full-time QQI - Level 6 courses at TU Dublin.

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

CAO courses this award can lead to can be found here: 5M2088

CAO Courses you can study after this Level 5 include:

-        AU370: Food Science and Nutrition – ATU Donegal

-        CK505: Food Science - UCC

-        MT556: Food Business Innovation at MTU Kerry Campus

-        SE938: Culinary Arts - SETU Waterford

-        DK882: Sustainable Agriculture / Agri-Food Production - DKIT

Career Opportunities:

-        Baker / Confectioner

-        Catering Manager

-        Catering Supervisor

-        Commis Chef