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.

The Diploma in Restaurant Management is designed with industry partners (IHF, Restaurant Association and Fáilte Ireland) to provide a professional career route for two specific groups of individuals, staff building a career in the restaurant sector or career changers. The programme also seeks to attract existing staff working in the sector who wish to gain a qualification and begin a management career.

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills and competence necessary for a career in a modern ever-changing restaurant environment. This will be achieved by developing modern food and beverage skills in various different styles of food service.

This innovative new programme integrates theory with practice. It has been developed to provide a relevant professional qualification for those who wish to embark on a career in Restaurant Operations Management.

This is not a CAO entry course - course fees may be required - apply directly to the college.

This programme has been replaced by TU678

On successful completion you will have gained many transferable skills which will help you gain employment or further your studies in Retail, Business or Management.

On completion of this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a qualified retail supervisor, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Retail Supervision.

You may then choose to work as a retail supervisor in the retail sector in department stores, grocery stores, pharmacy, booksellers, fashion and more.

We are now recruiting for the 2020 Programme which will be delivered over five day’s and consist of five modules as follows:

1. Policy Overview (Structure and role of local authorities, the configuration of the road network in Ireland, the roads governance system within which local government works, the role of the department of transport and other relevant organisations in the administration of the road network in Ireland, the relevant policy documents and guidance documents governing the administration of roads projects).
2. Legislation (the legislative framework governing roads in Ireland and the procedures for completion of the statutory notices required under each piece of legislation. To include The Roads Act 1993, the Road Traffic Act 1995, the Planning and Development Act, Housing Act 1966, Waste Management Act 1996, Environmental Legislation).
3. Finance (Funding, Grants, Department Returns, Audit Compliance, Budgets, Agresso).
4. Project Management and Delivery (Project Appraisal, Project Management, Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Procurement and Tender Management).
5. Administrative Functions (Insurance including Public Liability Claim Management, Road Safety, Health and Safety, Human Resources).

This programme is a mix of technological, business and management skills specifically related to the automotive/transport industry. Students will be exposed to concepts and ideas that will allow them to develop the necessary competencies to launch a career in the transport industry.

Transportation technology has been identified by government as a key issue in maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of our economy in the decades ahead. This programme allows students to gain the necessary skills to become managers in today’s automotive industry.