- Code:LH
- Certification
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QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business (5M5011)
City & Guilds Award in Professional Bartending Level 5 equivalence on the NFQ (7106-11)
City & Guilds Award in Professional Bartending (Cocktails with free pouring) (7106-01)
City & Guilds Award in International Barista Skills (7102-52)
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- Duration One Year
Description
This full-time course is designed to prepare learners for work in bars, restaurants
and hotels. The course creates a learning environment, in which the emphasis is
on the practical application of the skills necessary, to work in the dynamic and
ever- changing sectors of food and beverage. Learners will learn barista skills, bar
skills and restaurant service skills in a practical real-life bar and restaurant setting.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ placement.
- Programme of Study
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- Mixology
- Cocktail Making
- Bartending
- Customer Service
- Restaurant Skills
- Barista Operations
- Food Preparation
- Event Production
- Work Experience
- Word Processing
- Tourism Information & Administration
- Tourism Principles and Practice
- Marketing Practice
Components subject to change
- Entry Requirements
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One of the following:
- Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
- Leaving Certificate Applied Award
- Full QQI Level 4 Certificate Award
- Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
- Career Opportunities
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- Cocktail Bars
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Catering departments
- Cruise ships
- Airlines
- Higher Education Progression*
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Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities. Examples of potential courses include:
TUD -Technological University Dublin (Grangegorman Campus):
- Bar and Restaurant Management (TU641)
- Hospitality Management (TU745) International Hospitality and Tourism
- Management (TU951)
TUS - Technological University of The Shannon (Athlone Campus):
- Bar Supervision (AL661)
- Hotel & leisure Management (AL761)
MTU - Munster Technological University (Cork campus):
- Hospitality Management (CR042)
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Richard Stephens
- Where are they now?
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"In 2019, I enrolled into the level 5 Restaurant and Bar Management course and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. In this course, I learned all about what is required to be really successful in the hospitality industry. My overall experience in BIFE was amazing. Academically I did very well, and it helped me progress on further to study hospitality management. The other students in the course played a big part as to why the course was so enjoyable. All the lecturers in the college helped me along the way when I needed it. Everything was taught in a professional manner and everything was made very clear for us. All information was current and relatable to our studies which created a friendly and welcoming environment also." - Gary O Connell