Journeyman's Certificate at Craftsman Level

Course content and duration

The Food Preparation and Service course runs over four (4) semesters comprising of theoretical and practical exposure at the Institute and practice in the industry.

Entry Criteria

Applicants should possess:

i. A School Leaving Certificate which confirms completion of Form.

Modules covered:

ET1 FPT - FOOD PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION BASIC THEORY

ET1 FPP - FOOD PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION BASIC PRACTICAL

ET1 FST - FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE BASIC THEORY

ET1 FSP - FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE BASIC PRACTICAL

ET1 EN - ENGLISH

ET1 HS - FOOD HYGIENE HEALTH AND SAFETY

ET1 CA - CALCULATIONS

ET1 CS - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ET1 COM - COMMODITIES

ET1 COH - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

HISTORY

Students have the option to choose either to further their studies in Food Preparation and Production and pursue the following modules:

ET2 FPT - FOOD PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION BASIC THEORY

ET2 FPP - FOOD PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION BASIC PRACTICAL

ET2 PBP - PASTRY AND BAKING BASIC PRACTICAL

ET2 PBT - PASTRY AND BAKING BASIC THEORY

Or further their studies in Food and Beverage Service and pursue the following modules:

ET2 FST - FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE THEORY

ET2 FSP - FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE PRACTICAL

FBF 01 - BEVERAGE SERVICE THEORY

FBF 02 - BEVERAGE SERVICE PRACTICAL

Apart from the above modules the students have to attend a number of tutorial sessions in a year.

Tutorial Sessions:

Throughout the academic year the students will be asked to attend a number of set tutorials arranged with their assigned tutor.

During these tutorials the student will receive:

• Career guidance
• Feedback on academic performance
• Support in case of poor performance
• Guidance and support in social and personal development
• Comments on absenteeism

To obtain the credit value students need to attend their compulsory tutorial sessions. Students are also welcome to attend further tutorial sessions should they feel it is necessary.

Progression:

Students who successfully complete the ESTS programme in Food Preparation and Service with a pass in all subjects and a grade of 65% in the core modules (theory and Practice) may proceed to the Craft Certificate programme.