Higher Certificate in Arts - Bar Supervision
Higher Certificate in Arts - Bar Supervision
| Duration | Mode | Level | Application to | Latest Points | ||||
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| 2 years | Full Time | 6 | CAO |
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The aim of this programme is to provide you with the professional craft and supervisory skills in bar and beverage service in order to provide a quality and unique customer experience in the Irish tourism industry.
You will learn practical skills in the areas of bar and beverage service, casual dining, culinary skills, mixology and customer communications. You will be able to demonstrate understanding of bar and beverage product knowledge, and be able to assess customer needs and develop selling and merchandising techniques.
The course also covers the application of business principles to bar and beverage service operations in the areas of marketing, merchandising and sales and cost control. You will also learn how to identify and apply appropriate legislation in relation to: equality, employment, environmental best practice, food safety legislation, health and safety, and licensing laws.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. One of these subjects must be English.
FETAC
Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. There are no specific module requirements.
Modules
Year 1 – Semester 1
Facilities Operations, Bar Service, Wine Appreciation, Learning to Learn, Information Technology
plus one module from
Language or Culinary Skills
Year 1 – Semester 2
Beverage Studies, Advanced Bar Operations, Casual Dining, Communications/Customer Care, Environmental, Health & Safety
plus one module from:
Language or Tourism Studies
Year 2 – Semester 1
Work Based Learning, Food & Beverage Cost Control, Mixology and Product Development, Contemporary Beer Studies, Merchandising & Sales
plus one module from:
Financial Accounting or HRM and Training
Year 2 – Semester 2
Advanced Beverage Studies, Advanced Bar Operations 2, Information Technology, Wine Studies, Introduction to Management
plus one module from:
Marketing Principles or Business Law
Progression
As a graduate of this higher certificate, you will be eligible to apply to join year 3 of the BA in Hotel and Leisure Management.
Professional Recognition
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this programme, you will be qualified to work as bartenders and food service personnel in a range of hotels, bars and related service outlets.
