About this course
Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to support each learner with quality training to develop the skills and confidence to progress to employment or Level 5 Further Education and Training. This programme will also equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to contribute and assist in preparing and serving food in a catering operation.
Your week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Class | Class | Class | Class | Class |
| Afternoon | Class | Class | Class | Class | No class |
| Evening | No class | No class | No class | No class | No class |
Qualification
Catering Support
Course details
Education requirements
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme.Age requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements Further information is available in the relevant section of the programme descriptorLearning aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.Previous experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.| Module | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service | Customer Service (4N1989) | QQI |
| Functional Maths | Functional Mathematics (4N2138) | QQI |
| Work Experience | Work Experience (4N1168) | QQI |
| Kitchen Skills Level 4 | Kitchen Skills (4N1150) | QQI |
| Short Order Cooking Level 4 | Short Order Cooking (4N1151) | QQI |
| Career Planning (Community) | Career Planning (4N1109) | QQI |
| Communications (Community) | Communications (4N0689) | QQI |
| Information Technology Skills (Community) | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
| Career Planning 4N1109 | Career Planning (4N1109) | QQI |
| Nutrition And Healthy Options | Nutrition & Healthy Options (3N0887) | QQI |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge, and competencies to
contribute and assist in preparing and serving food in a catering operation. It will equip each learner with a solid base on which to progress to Further education and training at QQI Level 5.