Course description
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY (6M2099)
This course is designed to equip the student with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work using a range of specialised skills in a professional kitchen. The course provides the student with an opportunity to obtain experience in a wide range of specialised areas such as food and beverage services, bakeries, and busy restaurants while gaining a sound general knowledge in areas needed to function in the hotel and catering environment. This course leads to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery and includes the modules; Culinary Techniques, Menu Design and Applied Nutrition, Culinary Food Safety Management, Gastronomy, Culinary Event, Hospitality Business, International Cuisine, Work Experience, and Pastry Baking and Desserts.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
QQI Level 5 Certificate
Mature students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
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