Retail Food Service Operations

Overview

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.

Application Procedure

You must register with Springboard 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.

Course 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)

Award

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

What will I study?

Modules

• 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)

Credits:

35

Entry 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.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.