Higher Education Course of the Week: US930: Culinary Entrepreneurship at TUS Midlands

US930: Culinary Entrepreneurship at TUS Midlands is a four year full time Level 8 programme during which students acquire the strategtic thinking and culinary skills required to success in the culinary business, and excel in fields such as food enterprise development and food innovation management.

Students will not only acquire an understanding of the symbiotic relationship between food and tourism but also cultivate essential IT skills while honing their abilities to excel as culinary entrepreneurs.

First-year students in the Department of Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure are strongly encouraged to participate in the yearly international field trips.

To further enrich their qualifications, students can pursue external accreditations such as the Environmental Health Officers (EHAI) Food Safety Level 2 Certificate for Food Handlers, Environmental Health Officers (EHAI) Food Safety Level 3 Certificate for Head Chefs and Hospitality Managers, and the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Responders Certificate.

Modules of study include:

• Fundamental Culinary Practice
• Contemporary Artisan Patisserie and Bakery
• Culinary & Restaurant Skills
• Culinary and Restaurant Operations
• Enhanced Pastry, Bread and Confectionery
• Enhanced Tarts, Desserts & Gateau
• Food & Beverage Selling Skills
• Hospitality Marketing
• Tourism Management
• Food Product Development
• Talent Acquisition and Development
• Hospitality Marketing
• Tourism Management
• Advanced Pastry Innovation and Commercialisation
• Environmental Management & Resource Efficiency
• Food Product Development
• Digital Transformation in Service Businesses

Read the full list of modules here. Please note that modules offered can vary year to year, so confirm details with the college.

Entry Requirements:

-        Minimum O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate Exams including English

-        Two subjects must be grade H5

-        Mature applicants are required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test.

This course will also accept any QQI Level 5 or Level 6 Major Award, to see some of these courses click here.

PLC Courses to consider:

-        5M2088: Culinary Arts – Professional Cookery at Crumlin College of Further Education

-        5M5267: Food Science at LCFE Mulgrave St. Campus

-        5M2083: Hospitality Operations at Waterford College of Further Education

-        5M2088: Professional Cookery at Dunboyne College of Further Education

Career Progression:

Those who complete this course are eligible to work in areas of food marketing and retail, food product development, food tourism, Culinary arts, food sales and contract catering.

Careers to consider:

-        Chef de Partie

-        Head / Executive Chef

-        Food Safety Consultant

-        Restaurant (Food and Beverage) Manager

-        Event Catering Coordinator

-        Nutritionist