ECTS
4
MQF Level
5
Description
This course is designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills and the philosophy of baking and pastry production. The student will be able to prepare and present mostly all types of desserts in conformance with the hospitality industry standards and to be able to update regularly important knowledge and current pastry skills and techniques within the industry. The student will be able to identify the organization of a professional pastry kitchen and how to organize an efficient working place. The student will be able to suggest ingredient substitutes in recipes for allergies and food intolerances.
Requirements
Award in Intermediate Pastry and Baking
Duration
1 session of 6 hours per week for a total of 14 sessions
Sessions are held after 5pm.
Course Dates
Starting October 2020.
Assessment Method
60% assignment
40% portfolio
Course Fee
€700
Applicants could be eligible for the 'Investing in Skills Scheme'. For further information one could visit the Jobsplus website.
All courses include the use of specialised operating equipment and the provision of ingredients. Access to the Institutes changing rooms and lockers will be provided for day use only.
Participants will be able to take home with them the finished product / outcome of the session (food prepared).
Attire Requirements
Non-slip shoes (with enforced front end – NO sneakers/slippers), Full length apron, long-sleeve chef whites*, kitchen trousers*, scarf and chef’s hat.
*Candidates are to change into the chef whites on premises. No admittance to candidates entering school in whites.
Tool Requirements **
Pairing/Office knife, Chef’s/Chopping knife, Bread/serrated slicing knife, Filleting knife, Boning knife, speed peeler, Knife sharpener, palette knife.
Optional: Parisienne scoop, micro-plane grater, turning knife, cleaver
**Lecturers may ask for additional tools, which may be suitable for specialist courses
All courses include the use of specialised operating equipment and the provision of ingredients. Access to the Institutes changing rooms and lockers will be provided for day use only.
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Please note that in all modular courses the amount of sessions and hours does not include the session for examination or practical assessment.
In all instances ITS may decide to refrain from organising a particular course mentioned above in case the number of applicants is low or for any other reason it deems necessary.