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- CERTIFICATION:City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts – Patisserie (8064-02) City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Barista Skills (7102-53)
- DURATION: One Year
Description
These qualifications cover transferable as well as job role specific skills using a holistic approach to training learners will cover all the skills necessary to be work ready for the barista pastry and baking industry. Sustainability awareness is now a key part of the offering, and addresses critical challenges facing the barista pastry and baking industry on a global level.
- Programme of Study
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- The Barista, Pastry and Baking Industry
- Business success
- Customer service
- Awareness of sustainability in the barista pastry and baking industry
- Professional work standards
- Personnel effectiveness and selfdevelopment
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Preparation of Barista style coffees such as espresso, americano, cappuccino, latte, teas, smoothies and many more.
- Presentation of Latte art for the perfect coffee
- Manage and run your own cafe and bakery within the college
- Mise en place (preparing the bakery and Coffee service areas ready for service)
- Preparation of modern Cakes, Biscuits and Sponges from scratch
- Preparation a selection of traditional pastry and dough products from scratch
- Preparation of Hot and Cold desserts using classical recipes
- Couverture preparation and chocolate work for the modern Coffee house / patisserie
Components subject to change
- Entry Requirements
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One of the following:
- Leaving Certificate (minimum of five 06/H7’s or combination of five 06/ H7’s) or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
- Leaving Certificate Applied Award
- Full QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Places are offered following a successful interview.
- Career Opportunities
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- The coffee shop and pastry industry
- Ownership / employment in a wide range of professional coffee shop and bakery settings
- Higher Education Progression*
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Examples of potential courses include:
BIFE
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (8064-01) City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Culinary Arts and Supervision (8064-06)
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Willie Rochford