National Certificate in Professional Cookery (FETAC)

About the Course

The programme aims to allow those working in the catering industry to gain a formal qualification on a part-time basis. Training is conducted in both industry and in Institute.

Programme: National Certificate in Professional Cookery - NFQ Level 6
Programme code: TA_OPCAP_E
Duration: 3 years
Timetable: Day release
Commences: September 2011

Entry Level

A candidate needs to be a chef working full-time in industry, able to shadow a more experienced chef at his/her place of employment who would act as his/her mentor. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Candidates are chosen on basis of interview, to be held in June 2007 at ITT Dublin.

Course Content / Timetable

**Programme Content**
Practical Subjects	Theory Subjects
Professional Cookery Skilss	Information Technology
Healthy Options	Fire/First Aid
Mediterranean Cuisine	Communications
Larder/Deli	Culinary French
Pastry	Gastronomy
Breakfast/Brunch	Nutrition
Buffet Presentation	Marketing
Cuisines of the World	Economics
Applied Food Science	Food Costing
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

Career Opportunities

Accreditation
The qualification is certified by the Further Education and Training Council (FETAC) and is internationally recognised.

Graduate Profiles

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Fees & Funding

TBC

How To Apply

Applications for 2010/11 are now closed

Application forms for 2010/11 are available to download here.

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Please ensure to inlcude all relevant documentation and payment with your application form as incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to you.

Select here for further information on application and fee payment