
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 Location | Dunboyne, Meath |
| Course Category | Cookery Courses, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Professional Cookery 5M2088 |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 31st May 2027 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Course Time | Full time |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY 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 Path | Graduates 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 Code | 5M2088 |



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