Cert in Culinary Skills and Higher Cert in Culinary Arts - Springboard-funded programmes

Cert in Culinary Skills and Higher Cert in Culinary Arts - Springboard-funded programmes

Course Overview

  • 1

    Year

  • 6

    Level

Why take this course?

Certificate in Culinary Arts (for Year 1 Chefs) - HEA - Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)

Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts (Year 2 Add On) - HEA - Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)

  • Certificate Level 6 - 60 ECTs
  • Classroom & Kitchen in TUS Athlone Campus - 2 x days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays
  • 1 Year

Register Your interest for September 2023:

What will I experience?

  • Level 6 Programme (60 ECTS)
  • Classroom based delivery supported by our Virtual Learning Environment - Moodle.
  • Personal and supportive approach to teaching and learning
  • The programme addresses to a significant level all four key areas, which have been deemed by government as being of critical importance at this time: digital skills, transversal skills, management and leadership skills and the workplace of the future.
  • Includes a Work Placement.
  • You will be taught in our state of the art facilities which includes training kitchens, a production kitchen, training restaurant and polytunnel.
  • This is a Springboard+ Funded Programme.
  • This programme will be fully funded for eligible applicants.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Certificate in Culinary Arts (for Year 1 Chefs)

Completion of the course will open up new opportunities in the culinary service sector.

Many of our graduates work in exciting roles in the hospitality sector, including family run restaurants, Michelin starred restaurants, 5* hotels, cruises, resorts, contract catering and more.

Graduates of this programme will be eligible to apply for advanced entry to year two of the Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts, which may be funded by Springboard+ in the academic year 2023/24.

Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts (Year 2 Add On)

Successful completion of the course will open up new opportunities in the culinary service sector. Many of our graduates work in exciting roles in the hospitality sector, including family run restaurants, Michelin starred restaurants, 5* hotels, cruises, resorts, contract catering and more.

For those who wish to continue their studies there are excellent defined progression routes to study for a BA in Culinary Arts and on to a BA Hons in Culinary Entrepreneurship.

Additional Information

  • You may only apply for this programme on www.springboardcourses.ie
  • Admissions Contact Details in TUS Athlone Campus: Ger Mills, Funded Flexible Learning Office, TUS Athlone Campus, University Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath Tel: +0906471897 OR E: geraldine.mills@tus.ie

Assessment Information

Here are some of the ways we will assess your work:

  • Mini-projects
  • Presentations
  • Group work
  • Examinations
  • Multiple-choice tests
  • Essays
  • Portfolio work

Course Details

Course Fees:
Fully funded for eligible Springboard Applicants
Course Duration:
1 Year
Course Commencement Date:

September 2023

Course Award:
Certificate
Course NFQ Level:
Level 6
Department:
Dept of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure

Course Prospectus

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Course Structure

Year 1

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Core subjects covered including Volume Food production, Culinary Techniques, Pastry and more.

You will learn fundamental culinary skills from our dedicated and highly experienced lecturers, taught in our fantastic facilities.

Work Placement


Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts (Year 2 Add On

Food Safety and Environmental Management

Food & Beverage Selling Skills

Modern Gastronomy

Enhanced Tarts, Desserts & Gateau

Contemporary Restaurant and A la Carte Cooking

Global Cuisine

Enhanced Pastry, Bread and Confectionery

Volume and Modern Banquet Production Cookery

Classical and Contemporary Cuisine

Work Placement

Careers & Opportunities

Further Study

Graduates of the Certificate in Culinary Arts programme will be eligible to apply for advanced entry to year two of the Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts, which may be funded by Springboard+ in the academic year 2024/25.

Successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts course will open up new opportunities in the culinary service sector. Many of our graduates work in exciting roles in the hospitality sector, including family run restaurants, Michelin starred restaurants, 5* hotels, cruises, resorts, contract catering and more. For those who wish to continue their studies there are excellent defined progression routes to study for a BA in Culinary Arts and on to a BA Hons in Culinary Entrepreneurship.

Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts

Higher Certificate in Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Culinary Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Entrepreneurship (Add-on)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts (Part-Time)

Higher Certificate in Arts

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