Certificate in Pastry and Bakery (year long)

Applications NOW OPEN - Apply here

This course aims to provide introductory skills for those with a passion for pastry and baking and who are either in the hospitality industry or considering a career change. 

• Commis pastry chef

• Apprentice Baker

• Apprentice Patisserie chef

GMIT has many industry partners, all of whom have immediate employment opportunities for individuals with pastry skills.

What to expect

You will spend one full day per week in college for the duration of the academic year developing new skills and knowledge.

During this course, you will work in training kitchens and will follow an intensive course of study.

Student Induction

You will need to buy uniforms, safety shoes and a knife kit before the course starts. 

ATU Galway will make full arrangements for this.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a  Certificate in Pastry and Bakery (20 credits).

Entry Requirements to a Level 6 award

Minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement grade O6/H7 or higher in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.

- OR a Pass in any QQI FET major award at level 5 or 6

- OR Mature applicants (age 23 on or before the 1st January) do not have to meet the Leaving Certificate entry requirements/points, but are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience and demonstration of ability and competence to undertake the programme).

How to Apply

Applications NOW OPEN - Apply here

 Please select application type L6***.

This user guide contains step by step instructions on how to create and submit an online application.

If you have any queries on this please email learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie

*Fees

The total cost of the course is €1700

 *Fees listed on this page are not confirmed and may be subject to change

Contact Us

Course information

Jacinta Dalton
Head of Department
Galway International Hotel School, ATU Galway City
Email: jacinta.dalton@atu.ie
Tel: 091 742320