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Department of Food & Tourism
Programme Level: 6
Duration: 2 years Part-time
Class Contact Hours:
8 hours per week approx.
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick
National Traineeship in
Professional Cookery
(Day Release) (FETAC Level 6)
What is the programme about?
The traineeship is designed to enable chefs to learn on the job while formalising their training on a day release
basis in college. It is the first programme of its kind to offer the potential of a qualification in Professional
Cookery from a work based learning programme, with minimum time required away from the workplace. This
programme is based on a solid foundation of practical culinary skills and techniques reinforced by a formal
academic qualification.
Trainees work full-time as chefs and attend college one fixed day a week, with a one week period of college in
September and June in stage one. Employers support the trainees in paid employment for the duration of the
programme and nominate a dedicated mentor to support the trainee. All work based learning is supported by
the academic programme.
Fáilte Ireland will contribute to the tuition and registration fees for this programme, however, colleges may
require additional payment towards the cost of student services, uniforms, books and certain training
modules.
Who is the programme suited to?
This two year National Chef Traineeship is designed for aspiring chefs with a creative passion and flair for
working with food in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Modules
Year 1: Culinary Techniques, Pastry, Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition, Food Science and Technology,
Meal Service, International Cuisine, Personal Effectiveness, Spreadsheet Methods and Work Practice.
Year 2: Culinary Techniques, Pastry, Menu Design and Applied Nutrition, Culinary Food Safety Management,
Gastronomy, Producing a Culinary Event, Hospitality Business Systems and Work Experience.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Students must be over 17 years of age,
and be of Leaving Certificate standard or
equivalent to be eligible to apply for this
programme. They must be in current
employment in an approved hotel, bar or
restaurant. Relevant work experience will
also be considered. It will be necessary
to attend for interview.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact:
Fáilte Ireland, Amien’s Street, Dublin 1.
Tel: 01 8847700
Web: www.failteireland.ie
Or:
Mr. Jim O’Meara
Tel: 061 293000
Email: jim.omeara@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/courses
Or:
Ms. Eithne Gavigan
Tel: 061 293408
Email: eithne.gavigan@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/courses
Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019
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