Code
SE938
Location
Waterford
Campus
Cork Road
- Level Level 6
- Duration 2 years
- CAO Points AQA
- Credits 120
- Fees View Details
What is Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts course?
This course is delivered over two years full-time. This is the course to train and develop you for the role of professional chef in the world of tourism and hospitality. As a chef you need to be creative with food, aware of cost and food safety in the kitchen environment. On completing this course you will have the foundation and knowledge to further your career in today’s fast growing industry. Training covers theory and practice in professional cookery. Worked based learning would take place during the summer months in catering establishments throughout the country.
Additional Information
Students will have to obtain chefs uniforms,culinary equipment and text books upon registering on this course
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Estimated cost of uniforms - €200
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Estimated cost of equipment - €150
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Estimated cost of text books - €200
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic Learning | Career planning and work placement |
| Culinary Skills 1.1 | Cost Control for Culinary Operations |
| Exploring Cookery | Culinary IT |
| Food Safety & Culinary Science | Culinary Skills 1.2 |
| Live Service 1.1 | Live Service 1.2 |
| Pastry 1.1 | Pastry 1.2 |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Applied Culinary Science | Bakery |
| Gastronomy | Classical & Contemporary |
| Global Cuisine | Essentials of Business |
| Learning Event 2.1 | Food and Beverage operations for Culinary Arts |
| Nutrition | Learning Event 2.2 |
| Pastry 2.1 | Pastry 2.2 |
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts
5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts:
Students who complete this level 6 Higher Certificate programme can choose either to graduate after two years or progress on to related level 7 and level 8 degree courses.
Information on how to progress is on our advanced entry page.
Benefits to be gained from Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts
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Be qualified to work in various catering establishments i.e., resturants/hotels/gastro bars/cruise ships/contract catering/factory catering/food development
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Travel abroad as the qualification is recognised worldwide.
Follow on Study for graduates of the Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts
Benefits to be gained from Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts
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Be qualified to work in various catering establishments i.e., resturants/hotels/gastro bars/cruise ships/contract catering/factory catering/food development
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Travel abroad as the qualification is recognised worldwide.
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges
Student Stories
Course Leader
Mr Edward Hayden
Course Leader-Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Email: [email protected]
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