Failte
Ireland offers a wide range of full, part-time and flexible courses,
in Failte Ireland Training Centres, Further Education Colleges
and Institutes of Technology nationwide. Courses range from short
term skills programmes such as culinary, bar and restaurant skills,
to advanced certificate programmes in Professional Cookery, Tourism
with Business and Tourism Hospitality, to degree programmes in
Bar Management, Front Office and Culinary Arts. In addition 'earn
and learn options ' offer students a chance to work and learn
at the same time, going to college one day a week and working
full time for the National Apprenticeship Programme in Professional
Cookery, or distance learning and working for the Trainee Manager
Development Programme.
All
courses carry an internationally recognised qualification and
the majority of courses are grant aided. Integral to all courses
is professional and supervised work experience, designed to equip
students with the skills they require to excel rapidly in their
careers.