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
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Culinary Skills 1.1 | Culinary Skills 1.2 |
Culinary Operations 1.1 | Culinary Operations 1.2 |
Pastry 1.1 | Pastry 1.2 |
Food Safety & Culinary Science | Communication |
Learning to Learn | Work Based Learning |
Information Technology | Nutrition |
Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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Culinary Skills 2.1 | Culinary Skills 2.2 |
Global Cuisine | Buffet Presentation |
Pastry 2.1 | Pastry 2.2 |
Essentials of Business 2.1 | Classical & Contemporary |
Gastronomy | Essentials of Business 2.2 |
Applied Culinary Sciences | Restaurant Service |
Leaving Certificate 2018:
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:
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.
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