QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 Award in Food Science 5M5267

Certification in First Aid & Manual Handling

Duration: 1 year

Fee: €50

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally

HOW WILL I LEARN?

You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!

If you are interested in one of the world’s biggest industries and want a bite of it look no further. Don’t know where to start? This course offers you the building blocks to take your studies further. If you have an interest in science and see yourself as anything from a Food scientist to a Home Economics teacher, the possibilities are endless!

CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

The Food Industry offers many career prospects from Nutrition, to Food production, Food Quality, Education, Public health, Health Promotion, Food marketing and research. The Food sector is Ireland’s largest industry with a turnover in excess of 25 billion, sustaining over 230,000 jobs

Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Examples of progression pathways below.

• TU: Food Science (TU881); Culinary Arts (TU942); Nutraceuticals in Health and Nutrition (TU882);Science (TU755); Science (TU854); Biotechnology (TU889) etc.

• Maynooth: Food Science & Human Nutrition (MH222)

• DCU/ATU: Home Economics & Technology (DC016)

• AU Sligo: Nutrition, Food & Business. (AU989); Home Economics (AU990); Home Ec. & Biology /Education (AU985); Home Ec. & Religion/Education (AU986);etc.

• AU Letterkenny: Food Science & Nutrition (AU379);

• MTU Cork: Home Ec. & Business/Education (MT930)

• UCC: Food Science (CK505)

• MI Thurles: Home Ec. & Business/ Education (MI022)

• SE Carlow:  Brewing and Distilling (SE521)

• UU: Dietetics; Food & Nutrition 

• Lab Science Apprenticeships

• Other Unis & TUs countrywide

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:

Applicants must have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent

• Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)

• LCA and Leaving Certificate Foundation Maths students must sit a short Maths test in Cathal Brugha FET College as part of the Application process

• If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment

• Mature students welcome

Enquiries: orla.devereux@kmcfe.cdetb.ie

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