Certificate in Retail Food Service Operations

LOCATION

MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork

COURSE FEEENQUIRIES ENQUIRIES

Roisín Clancy T: 021 433 5820 E: HospitalityCork@mtu.ie

Funding Option AvailableFunding Option Available

COURSE CODE TBC

(LEVEL 6)

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Springboard+ Application Procedure

You must register with Springboard https://springboardcourses. ie/ and apply for the Certificate in Retail Food Operations. Once your application on the Springboard website has been accepted, MTU Admissions office in Cork will be in contact with you to complete your registration.

Duration & Delivery

This programme will be delivered part-time from September to May. Mandatory induction/training will take place in September. Formal classes start in late September.

Provisional schedule: Semester 1 (September to December) – 1.5 days per week (13 hours in total) Semester 2 (January to May) – 1 day per week (8 hours in total) (9am to 6pm)

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold an FET/QQI award at NFQ level 5 or equivalent. The University’s policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) as applies. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview.

Aim

The Certificate in Retail Food Service Operations is designed to develop highly competent skilled, industry-ready food preparation professionals, equipped with industry relevant techniques and commercial practices, all underpinned by the highest professional standards of food production and health and safety. The modules to be completed as part of this programme will include:

• Intro to Food Preparation and Cooking Techniques • Food Safety and Culinary Science • Fundamental Patisserie Skills • Fundamentals of Food Cost and Control • Retail Food Production • Work Placement (Kitchen)

Award

Certificate in Retail Food Operations (35 ECTS, Level 6, on the National Framework of Qualification)