Our Hospitality Education and Training Centre at Roxboro Campus is an EFQM European Centre of Excellence in the delivery of quality-assured Further Education and Training. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality training to our learners during their time with us. We’ve built strong relationships within the Irish hospitality industry and link our learners directly with employment opportunities.
We are for you if you are keen to pursue a career in a variety of exciting roles in hospitality including Chef, Front-of-House, Management, Bar Operations, Barista and much more.
The variety of Further Education and Training on offer at our campus ranges from entry-level to advanced, with the duration of training varying from 3 months to 2 years. Most of the training offered is on a full-time basis, with awards ranging from Levels 4 to 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
In compliance with COVID-19 public health guidelines, our centre currently remains closed to the public but continues with enrolment planning for the 20/21 academic year.
Who We Work With
New C-19 Online Courses
COVID-19
Hospitality Operations
This new online course has been developed as a response with our partners in the Shannon Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation to equip learners with knowledge of the COVID-19 coronavirus, to enable a safe return to work in a hospitality setting. The course includes personal hygiene rules on preventing the spread of infection, keeping yourself safe at work, understanding the cleaning protocols to reduce infection, positively responding to customer questions about the coronavirus and the associated risk assessments for the hospitality industry. This course is free of charge. Access to the internet and a laptop/desktop PC will be required.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed directly with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Pub Training
COVID-19 Guidelines
This new online course has been developed as a response with our partners in the VFI to equip learners with knowledge of the COVID-19 coronavirus, to enable a safe return to work in a bar/hospitality setting. The course includes personal hygiene rules on preventing the spread of infection, keeping yourself safe at work, understanding the cleaning protocols to reduce infection, positively responding to customer questions about the coronavirus and the associated risk assessments for the bar/hospitality industry. This course is free of charge. Access to the internet and a laptop/desktop PC will be required.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed directly with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
COVID-19
Risk Control:
Assessment & Management
This new online course gives business owners and managers a framework to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 in the hospitality industry. The course is based on the concept of the ‘risk journey’ that will be taken by the different types of users, as they access and use facilities and services. It will give you the tools to evaluate potential risks and how to prepare processes to manage them in terms of safeguarding hospitality staff and valued guests. This course is free of charge. Access to the internet and a laptop/desktop PC will be required.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed directly with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Commis Chef Apprenticeship
QQI Level 6 Major Award
The aim of this apprenticeship is to gain knowledge and skills to prepare, cook and present a wide variety of dishes to a professional standard. The apprenticeship is 2 years in duration and consists of phased training, combining on-the-job training within the industry (subject to COVID-19 restrictions) and off-the-job training at our Roxboro Campus.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Culinary Arts. This provides the opportunity for you to work as a Commis Chef or progress your study to Further or Higher Education.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry and provide you with information on an apprenticeship as a career path.
Culinary Skills Traineeship
QQI Level 4 Major Award
This traineeship will enable you to develop key skills in culinary techniques, kitchen skills and short-order cooking. It is 5 months in duration and consists of phased training, combining on-the-job training within the industry (subject to COVID-19 restrictions) and off-the-job training at our Roxboro Campus.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this traineeship, you will be awarded a QQI Level 4 Major Award in Culinary Skills. This provides you with the opportunity to continue to work in the hospitality industry with a higher standard of knowledge and skills. This traineeship is also a route to progression and will enable you to progress to the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Professional Cookery or the Commis Chef Apprenticeship.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help to ensure a traineeship is the best route for you. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Professional Pastry
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma
This course takes place one day a week (Thursdays) for 35 weeks and minimum entry requirements are QQI Level 4 Major Award in Culinary Skills or relevant industry experience. Modules include supervisory skills, principles in food safety, practical gastronomy, dough and batter products, hot, cold and frozen desserts, display pieces and decorative items.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery. You will be able to add to your skills within a commercial kitchen environment.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right course for you. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Professional Cookery
QQI Level 5 Major Award
This 1-year, full-time course gives you the opportunity to pursue a career in the catering trade and in hospitality. The course aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop your own natural abilities in professional cookery and to gain experience in catering. Explore your creative ability and develop confidence in working within the catering industry.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Professional Cookery. On completion of this course, you will be qualified to work in a variety of areas including catering, hotels and the hospitality sector in general. This course is also a route to progression and will enable you to progress to our Commis Chef Apprenticeship.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right course for you. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Hospitality Skills
QQI Level 5 Major Award
This course provides the learner with industry-relevant skills and knowledge, which includes essential food safety skills, health and safety, HACCP training, First Aid, front-of-house and tourism.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award. On completion of this course, the learner will be able to work in a variety of different roles within the hospitality industry such as customer service, food preparation, deli counter and many more.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right course for you. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Bar & Restaurant
Professional Bartending
City & Guilds Level 2 Minor Award
This course will provide the learner with the key skills and knowledge relating to bar operations. The learner will develop skills and confidence to work in many different types of bars, such as a local privately-owned bar, a hotel bar or a cocktail bar. Modules include essential food safety skills, health and safety, HACCP training and First Aid.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be awarded a City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Professional Bartending (Cocktails). Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work in a range of bar types.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help you ensure this is the right course for you. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Restaurant Operations
& Bar Skills
QQI Level 5 Major Award
This course will provide learners with the opportunity to work in the Catering and Bar Service industry. The course will be structured to explore restaurant and bar skills, including operating procedures and detailed product knowledge. It will also provide learners with experience, knowledge and best practice in relation to hospitality, teamwork and customer care within the industry.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Restaurant Operations. Upon completion, graduates will be able to work in a range of roles in bars, hotels, restaurants and catering departments.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right course for you.
Management
Bar Management
QQI Level 6 Minor Award
This 8-month course will equip you with the skillset needed for a supervisory management role in the licensed trade industry. You will gain an understanding of supervisory management and training techniques, leadership and coaching, delegation in the workplace, dealing with conflict, financial management and stock control, food safety and infection control, licensing laws, communications and customer service skills, food and drink trends, pairing of food and drinks, menu planning and waste management.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Supervisory Management. You will be able to seek employment in a variety of roles including bar management, bar training and education, wine retailing, hotel, restaurant and catering management, stock control, entrepreneurship/bar business ownership.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right course for you.
Hotel Management
QQI Level 6 Minor Award
The aim of this 6-month course is to provide learners with the strong skillset required to work in a supervisory management role within the hospitality industry. On completion of this course, learners will be able to develop operations manuals for work-related procedures, including systems for records management, prepare departmental budgets, identify best practice in on-going training and development and conduct effective performance appraisals.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, the learner will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Supervisory Management. Upon completion, graduates will be able to work in a supervisory management role in hotels, restaurants, bars, events and workplace catering.
Clicking on the Enquire Now button will open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right course for you. Or, click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub).
Get in Touch
Would you like to talk to us about jump-starting your career into the hospitality industry?
Phone: 061 400 660
Email: info@hospitalitytraining.ie
Hospitality Education and Training Centre
Roxboro Campus
LEDP Park, Roxboro
Limerick, V94 VOA4
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Re-open with confidence and train your entire team for FREE.
Our Hospitality Education and Training Centre is delighted to offer a fully-funded online course in Pub Training COVID-19 Guidelines, which is available to all staff within the bar/hospitality industry.
This course includes personal hygiene practices on preventing the spread of infection, keeping yourself safe at work, understanding the cleaning protocols to reduce infection, positively responding to customer questions about the coronavirus and the associated risk assessments for the bar/hospitality industry.
This FREE one-hour online course is flexible, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. On successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion which has been endorsed by the VFI and the Institute of Hospitality.
To sign up today and for more information, visit our webpage learningandskills.ie/hospitality/#section-3
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Are you curious about a career in hospitality such as Chef, Front-of-House, Hospitality Management, Bar Operations and much more?
Why not check out the offering at our Hospitality Education and Training Centre, Roxboro Campus. We are an EFQM European Centre of Excellence in the delivery of quality-assured Further Education and Training. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality training to learners during their time with us. The success of our learners is a testament to the excellent education and training received during their time with us.
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Bar Skills Course - This 12 week course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge of all things related to operating a Bar. You will acquire the skills and confidence to work in many types of bars, for example, local bars, in a hotel or a cocktail bar. This course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge which will include essential food safety skills, complimentary studies, health & safety including post Covid-19 procedures, customer service and barista skills. Apply now online at learningandskills.ie/our-courses/ , reference number 277791
All our September courses can be applied for online through learningandskills.ie/our-courses/ using the following reference numbers,
Culinary Skills QQI Level 5 Ref: 277922
Culinary Traineeship Ref: 297422
Food & Beverage Traineeship Ref: 275763
Bar Skills Ref: 277791
Hospitality Skills Ref: 277792
For more information on any of these courses please email info@hospitalitytraining.ie
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We offer an extensive choice of full and part-time courses in over 300 participating locations across the Limerick and Clare region every year.All our September courses can be applied for online through learningandskills.ie/our-courses/ using the following reference numbers,
Culinary Skills QQI Level 5 Ref: 277922
Culinary Traineeship Ref: 297422
Food & Beverage Traineeship Ref: 275763
Bar Skills Ref: 277791
Hospitality Skills Ref: 277792
For more information on any of these courses please email info@hospitalitytraining.ie
