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Hospitality Training
The Hospitality Industry is one of the world's fastest growing industries. It offers excellent career opportunities in tourism, restaurants and hotels in Ireland and internationally for suitably qualified people. There are many avenues into this exciting Career Path – through Apprenticeships starting at age 17 right through College Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Masters.
Day Release and Continuing Professional Development are also well looked after both by the Institutes of Technology and Fáilte Ireland. Selecting a suitable hospitality course can be a difficult and stressful task. There are a lot of options out there and sometimes it seems hard to find answers to your own specific questions.
To help with this IrelandHotelJobs.com have provided detailed information on all hospitality training courses, along with access to the individual hospitality colleges. For additional information on each hospitality training course, click on the link to the relevant college.
You can also view the options for chef training courses and food & beverage management training courses available throughout Ireland on our site.
Failte Ireland
Amiens St
Dublin
www.failteireland.ie
Failte Ireland – the National Tourism Development Authority sets standards and runs courses from 13 week Basic Skills courses, National Apprenticeship, Craft right through to Degree and Continuing Professional Development The People in Tourism Centre is a one-stop-shop for information on careers in tourism. We have trained staff on hand to answer your queries. So pick up the phone between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and get yourself a copy of the many information brochures on offer, or chat to our friendly Fáilte Ireland staff who will advise you on all the For further details contact Kay, Joyce or Zuilmah at the People in Tourism Centre Call Save 1850 256 256
Athlone Institute of Technology
Dublin Road,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath
Ireland.
www.ait.ie
Courses 2008-2009
Higher Certificate in Business Studies in Sport and Recreation
Higher Certificate in Business Studies in Front Office Management
Bachelor of Business in Sport Management
Bachelor of Business in Front Office and Tourism Management
Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Business Management
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Management in Tourism and Sport
Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts- 3 year modular
Bachelor of Arts in Spa Management
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery- 3 year Day Release
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery -9 month Intensive Learning Programme
Advanced Certificate in Restaurant and Bar Service- Day Release
Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies
Advanced Certificate in Supervisory Development –Day release
Advanced Certificate in Tourism with Business
Certificate in Bar Service
Cork Institute of Technology
Rossa Avenue,
Bishopstown,
Cork.
www.cit.ie
Courses 2008-2009
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Studies at Cork Institute of Technology offers a wide range of courses to student’s keen of pursuing careers in the tourism hospitality and catering professions. Student can select programmes that are fully accredited by the National Education accreditation bodies FETAC and HETAC. All students have the opportunity to progress in their studies through to the highest education standards.
Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Business in Tourism Marketing
Bachelor of Business in Bar Management
Bachelor of Business in Culinary Arts
*Applications should be made through the Central Applications Office www.cao.ie <http://www.cao.ie/>
Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management (3 year Day Release) in conjunction with the Irish Hospitality Institute. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts – Modular programme for Professional Chefs (Day Release) *applications directly to The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Studies
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery – 2 years Full Time
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery (part time) National Apprenticeship programme.
Advanced Certificate in professional Cookery. Accelerated Learning Programme
Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies
Certificate in Bar Operations
Advanced Certificate in Bar Operations
Certificate in Beverage Service – evening programme
Advanced Certificate in Supervisory Studies – day release
* Applications may be made directly to Fáilte Ireland or further information directly from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Studies.
Professional Development programmes
Primary Certificate in Food Hygiene
Certificate in Professional Wine Studies
Practical Bakery Techniques
Advanced Culinary Arts Modules:
Pastry and Confectionery, parts I & 2.
Advanced Kitchen and Larder,
Classical and Contemporary Cuisine,
Culinary Leadership and Training.
Gastronomy
Food Product Development
*Application should be made directly to the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Studies.
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Studies at Cork Institute of Technology is externally accredited as an exceptional education provider achieving the highest level of academic and professional skills standards in hospitality education. Students will have opportunities to compliment their studies through a wide selection of exchange programme with colleges in Europe and North America and to develop their skills through work placement programmes, and internship opportunities.
Dublin Institute of Technology
Cathal Brugha St.
Dublin 1
www.dit.ie
Courses 2008-2009
BA(Ord) in Tourism (DT406)
BA (Ord in Hotel & Restaurant Management (Full-time) (DT408)
BA (Ord) in Leisure Management (DT411)
BSc in Hospitality Management (DT401)
BSc in Tourism Marketing (DT412)
BSc in Event Management (DT413)
BSc in Hotel & Restaurant Management (DT408H)
BSc in Tourism (DT406H)
BSc in Leisure Management (DT411H)
MSc in Culinary Innovation & New Product Development DT 414 (full-time) & DT415 (part-time)
BA (Honours) in Culinary Arts (DT 407)
BSc (Honours) in Food & Beverage Culinary Management (DT 416)
BSc (Honours) in Bar Studies Management and Entrepreneurship (DT 417)
BSc (Ordinary) Baking and Pastry Arts Management (DT 418)
Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts-Catering for Health (DT 444)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD Modules)
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dublin Road
Dundalk
www.dkit.ie
Courses 2008-2009 Full Time Courses
Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management (DK750)
Bachelor of Business in Event Management (DK752)
BB (Hons) in Hospitality / Event / Tourism Management (1 Yr add-on)
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery
Advanced Certificate in Tourism & Hospitality Studies
The Hospitality Department at DKIT provides courses for those wishing to enter the vibrant Hospitality / Event industries. We offer progression routes from Level 6 through to Level 8 with modern facilities and dedicated staff.
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Dublin Rd
Galway
www.gmit.ie
Courses 2008-2009
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hotel and Catering Management
Bachelor of Business in Hotel & Catering Management (Full-time)
Bachelor of Business in Hotel & Catering Management (Block Release)
Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management
Bachelor of Business in Event Management with Public Relations
Bachelor of Business in Retail & Customer Service Management
Bachelor of Business in Culinary Arts (full time)
Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts (Day Release skilled professionals)
Bachelor of Business in Bar Management
Higher Certificate in Business in Hotel Management Block Release (TMDP)
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery (Day Release)
Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Skills
Advanced Certificate in Tourism with Business
Advanced Certificate in Bar Skills
Advanced Certificate in Supervisory Development
Certificate in Bar Service Operations
The Department of Hotel and Catering Operations provides courses in professional cookery, hospitality, bar and tourism operations. Recently this Department has been externally assessed by Failte Ireland as ‘The leading centre for culinary arts education’ and also identified as a ‘beacon centre’ with high standards and facilities.
Institute of Technology Limerick
Moylish Park,
Limerick
www.lit.ie
Courses 2008- 2009
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business with Tourism
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies with Event Management
Certificate in Professional Cookery (FETAC)
Certificate in Professional Cookery (Day Release) FETAC
Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies (FETAC
Tourism College Killybegs
Shore Road,
Killybegs,
Co. Donegal
www.tck.ie
Courses 2008-2009 Hospitality & Tourism
Bachelor of Business Studies in Bar Management
Higher Certificate in Business Studies - Front Office Management
National Certificate in Hospitality Skills
National Certificate in Bar Skills – Level 1
National Certificate in Hotel Reception/Front Office Operations
Advanced National Certificate in Bar Skills
Advanced National Certificate in Supervisory Development
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Bachelor of Business Studies in Culinary Arts
National Certificate in Professional Cookery
National Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery
Advanced National Certificate in Pastry 1
Advanced National Certificate in Pastry 2
Advanced National Certificate in Kitchen & Larder 1
Advanced National Certificate in Kitchen & Larder 2
Advanced National Certificate in Kitchen Management
Advanced National Certificate in Gastronomy
Additional Programmes
The Primary Programme in Food Hygiene
Management of Food Hygiene
Institute of Technology Tallaght
Dublin 24
Courses on Offer 2008 – 2009
Bachelor Degree of Business - Wine & Beverage Management
Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery
Advanced Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies
Institute of Technology Tralee
Tralee,
Co. Kerry,
www.ittralee.ie
Courses on offer: 2008- 2009
Bachelor Degree in Business in Tourism
Bachelor Degree in Tourism & Languages
Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts
B.A. Culinary Arts (Part-time)
B.A. Adventure Tourism Management (Commencing Sept 2008)
B.A. Travel & Tourism Management (Commencing Sept 2009)
B.A. Hotel & Resort Management (commencing Sept 2009)
Bachelor of Arts – Hotel Management
Failte Ireland National Certificate
Certificate in Professional Cookery
Advanced Nat Certificate in Prof Cookery (full-time, part-time, day release)
Certificate in Hospitality Skills
Advanced National Certificate in Tourism Hospitality Studies
National Certificate in Bar Service
Professional Cookery (Day-release apprenticeship)
Advanced Certificate Tourism Studies with Business
Institute of Technology Waterford
Cork Road
Waterford
www.wit.ie
Courses on Offer 2008 – 2009
BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management - WD091
BA (Hons) in Languages and Marketing - WD123
BA (Hons) in Tourism Marketing - WD148
BA in Tourism & Heritage Studies - WD061
Higher Certificate in Hospitality Operations - WD039
Failte Ireland Programmes
Certificate in Professional Cookery
Professional Cookery National Apprentice Programme
Certificate in Hospitality Skills
Certificate in Tourism Skills
(Note: These Certificate programmes are not available through the CAO. Applications should be made directly to Failte Ireland.)
Shannon College of Hotel Management
Shannon International Airport
Co. Clare
www.shannoncollege.com
Courses 2008-2009
Bachelor of Business Studies Degree in International Hotel Management
Bachelor of Commerce Degree with NUI Diploma in International Hotel Management
Year 1 - Study in Shannon
Year 2 - Work Placement in Europe
Year 3 - Study in Shannon
Year 4 - Study in Shannon/NUI, Galway
Followed by:
Professional Placement in Ireland, UK, USA, Asia, Europe or the Arabian Gulf
Train for an international business and hotel management career with Shannon College and enjoy the challenges of a degree course that enables you to travel and work while you study.
Belfast Metropolitan College
Brunswick St
Belfast
www.belfastmet.ac.uk
Courses 2008 – 2009
Chefs Professional Craft Certificate (NVQ Level 2)
Chefs Professional Craft Diploma (NVQ Level 3)
Professional Cookery (NVQ Level 3)
Professional Cookery (NVQ Level 2)
Bakery (NVQ Level 2)
FD Sc in Hospitality & Tourism Management (Awarded by University of Ulster)
BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality (Includes Events Planning)
Southern Regional College Newry
East/West Building
Patrick St
Newry, Co. Down
Courses 2008 – 2009
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in Hospitality
Foundation Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management
NVQ Level 1 & 2 Hospitality and Catering
NVQ Level 3 Hospitality & Catering
Professional Cookery.
North West Regional College
Strand Road,
Derry.
Courses on Offer 2008 – 2009
NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery
NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery
NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision
NVQ Level 1 Multi Skilled Hospitality Services
National Diploma in Hospitality
Foundation Science Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management (Validated by Univ of Ulster)