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The
Commis Chef
Apprenticeship
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The Auctioneering
and Property Services
Apprenticeship
The Commis Chef Apprenticeship is the starting point for a career
as a professional chef. This apprenticeship is aimed at aspiring chefs
who have a keen interest in and creative flair for cooking. It is a two-
year programme which leads to a QQI Level 6 Major Award-
Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts. Apprentices who successfully
complete the Commis Chef Apprenticeship will be eligible to
progress to the Chef de Partie Apprenticeship at QQI level 7.
Programme Structure Entry Requirements
Year 1 consists of:
• 3 weeks of intensive structured learning in a college or centre.
• 2 days per week in a college or centre and 3 days per week
working with a SOLAS approved employer from September to June.
• 1 day per week in a college or centre and 4 days per week
working with a SOLAS approved employer for July and August.
Year 2 consists of:
• 2 days per week in a college or centre and 3 days per week
working with a SOLAS approved employer from September to June.
• 1 day per week in a college or centre and 4 days per week
working with a SOLAS approved employer for July and August. The minimum age at which the employment of an
apprentice may commence is 16 years of age.
The minimum education requirements are:
1. A Level 4 Major Award on the QQI National
Framework of Qualifications.
or
2. A Level 3 Certificate on the European Qualifications
Framework with passes in a minimum of 5 subjects.
or
3. Have a minimum of three years trade related
experience. Assessment of trade related experience
is by application to Kerry Education and Training
Board.
In addition to the above, a pass grade in Maths in a
qualification placed at Level 3 on the National
Framework of Qualifications or Level 2 on the
European Framework of Qualifications is also
required. Non-native English speakers require proof
of having a B2 level of proficiency in the English
language.
It’s a formal structured two- year education and training programme
incorporating periods of off-the-job knowledge and skills development
in a college or centre and work-based knowledge and skills
development in an approved hotel or restaurant kitchen. During this
time, apprentices will develop the underpinning theory, science and
culinary skills in a college or centre and refine and perfect these
competencies to a professional standard while working under the
direction of qualified and experienced chefs in the kitchens of SOLAS
approved hotels and restaurants.
The Auctioneering and Property Services Apprenticeship is a two year programme which leads to a QQI level 6 Advanced
Certificate in Auctioneering and Property Services. Apprentices will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary
for a successful career in estate agency, property management and property letting. Learners who successfully complete
the apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for a licence from the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA).
Programme Structure
There are two terms per annum with attendance one day per week at college and four days per week in the workplace.
Apprentices are paid a salary and off the job education is government funded. To become an apprentice, you must obtain
employment within the auctioneering and property services sector.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 Passes (O6/H7) in Leaving Certificate or equivalent
or
Full QQI (level 5 or 6) Business award or equivalent
or
The use experiential learning to access the programme.
For more information please email: [email protected]
For more information please email:
[email protected]
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