Professional Cookery – National Apprenticeship Programme
| Duration: | 3 years in total |
| Qualification: | Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts ( Level 6) |
| Location: | See below |
Course Overview
The National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in professional cookery consists of a combination of day release, block release and on-the-job training over a 3 year period.
Benefits
The benefits of this course for you are:
• Free to do this course - Fáilte Ireland pays your capitation and tuition fees
• Continue to earn while you learn with an employer of your choice*(See ‘Minimum Wages’ link)
• You should progress in your job faster as you will acquire more skills and a better future within the industry
• You should be given more responsibility by your employer because you are professionally trained
• You should receive a better salary faster
• Should be easier to get a job abroad
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities
| How long is this course? |
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3 years in total
Year 1
At the beginning of Year 1, apprentices must complete a block of college based training (six-weeks in total during college year) and attend college for 1 day per week for 24 weeks
Year 2
Apprentices complete 4 weeks college based training and attend college for 1 day per week for 26 weeks
Year 3
Same as Year 2 |
| How much does it cost to do this course? |
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Its FREE
Allowances
Employer pays you €162 per year towards textbooks. The Employer provides 2 sets of Chef Uniforms |
| What qualification will I receive? |
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Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts (Level 6). |
| Is there progression from this course? |
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Successful graduates may be eligible for the BA in Culinary Arts. |
| Who should apply? |
| People already working in the industry and who are interested in a career as a Professional Chef |
| What Subjects will I do? |
• Larder
• Food Safety
• Culinary Skills & Standards
• Nutrition & Menu Planning
• Professional Development
• Breakfast & Brunch
• European & Global Cuisine
• Pastry
• Scientific Principles
• Healthy Options
• Gastronomy
• Culinary Classics
• Catering Systems
• Business Information and ICT
• Restaurant Service |
| Where is this course run? |
• Athlone Institute of Technology
• Cork Institute of Technology
• Crumlin College of Further Education
• Dublin Institute of Technology
• Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
• Institute of Technology Tallaght
• Institute of Technology Tralee
• Waterford Institute of Technology
• Tourism College Killybegs
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Limerick Institute of Technology |
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Download an Earn and Learn Brochure
Download a NAP application form
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* Apprentices will receive a minimum salary from their employer as outlined below, which includes a premium for Sunday work applicable from September 2008.
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Accommodation & Food Provided |
Food only Provided |
| Year 1 |
€256 |
€283 |
| Year 2 |
€283 |
€312 |
| Year 3 |
€321 |
€350 |