Hotel and front office skills with barista (QQI Level 5)
This full-time one year programme will give you the unique opportunity to study hospitality at QQI Level 5 and to gain valuable work experience in local hotels and restaurants. During the programme, you will get the opportunity to attend 10 sampling days in the Culinary Arts Kitchen and Training Restaurant in Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). These 10 days will give you the opportunity to experience studying in AIT and to be in an advantaged position if you wish to progress to TUS to study in their Hospitality Department.
Click below to find out more information on Apprenticeships Programmes:
- Restaurant Hospitality
- Restaurant Skills
- Food Preparation
- Beverage Service
- Accommodation Techniques
- Hotel Front Office Operations
- Word Processing
- Teamworking
- Work Experience
Modules are subject to change.
Additional Certificates:
- Barista Training
- Implementing Food Safety Management Systems, including HACCP
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment.
| TUS, Athlone | US6331 Culinary Arts (Level 6), US791 Business Studies with Event Management (Level 7) |
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) | |
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) | TU747 Tourism Management (Level 7) |
South East Technological University (SETU) | SE409 Public Relations & Media (Level 8) SE924 Tourism & Hospitality Services (Level 7) SE923 Culinary Arts (Level 8) |
Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application or www.cao.ie
For further information, please contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee – Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply.
Course Details
Code:5M2083
Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Certification in Hospitality Operations
Duration: One year – September 2025 to May 2026.