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Culinary Techniques / Professional Cookery

Meath
One Year

Course Content

This course offers students an exciting opportunity to master practical culinary skills while exploring the
fascinating science behind food and food hygiene. Along the way, students will learn about the latest kitchen technologies and the business side of cooking operations. By completing this course, students
will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in the dynamic world of Culinary Arts.

The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:

• Personal Eff ectiveness
• International Cuisines
• Meal Service
• Work Practice
• Pastry, Baking and Desserts
• Word Processing
• Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition
• Safety and Health at Work
• Food Science and Technology
• Culinary Techniques

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Professional Cookery 5M2088

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie

Course Details

CollegeDunboyne College of Further Education
Course ID122458
Course LocationDunboyne, Meath
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsProfessional Cookery 5M2088
Course Start Date1st September 2026
Course End Date31st May 2027
Course DurationOne Year
Course TimeFull time
Entry RequirementsENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
Career PathGraduates of this course may fi nd employment in hotels, restaurants, catering departments, cruise ships and airlines.
Graduates will also be well prepared for further studies in the areas of hospitality, professional cookery, tourism and business in TUD City Campus and other colleges.
This QQI award will enable students to apply and progress onto the Level 6 award in catering and tourism programmes in professional cookery, hospitality, bar supervision, front office management and tourism.
In addition, holders of QQI Level 5 awards may also be able to apply for other degree courses under Higher Education Link Schemes especially in linked courses in TUD Tallaght/ Blanchardstown and other technological universities around the country
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
TUD City Campus: TU942 Culinary Arts (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD City campus:TU643 Culinary Arts (Level 6, 2 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU944 Culinary Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU741 Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Level 7, 3 years)
DKIT: DK650 Culinary Arts (Level 6, 2 years)
TUD Tallaght: TU742 Culinary Arts (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US930 Culinary Entrepreneurship (Level 8, 4 Years)
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business (Level 8, 4 Years)
Crumlin College: Culinary Arts Professional Cookery (Level 6)
Course Code5M2088

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Dunboyne College of Further Education

Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland. Eircode: A86 WC91

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