Skills Training Courses
Securing jobs through training
Securing jobs through training
So where’s the opportunity?
The hotel, catering and tourism industry needs trained staff to work in bars, restaurants, guesthouses and hotels throughout Ireland. Fáilte Ireland is responsible for training people, giving them the skills, the information and the opportunities they need in order to fill these jobs.
Fáilte Ireland runs excellent training courses nationwide. These courses are the first step on the road to working in an exciting and flexible industry. The courses are aimed at people who wish to enter the workforce on either a full/part-time basis in the hotel, catering and tourism industry.
What’s in it for me?
All Fáilte Ireland training courses are run by highly skilled instructors and are designed to make the most of your own talents and skills. Regardless of previous background all participants begin at the same level. Each participant will receive:
Free Training
A training allowance and travel allowance
Lunch and refreshments
EU recognised qualification
Uniform.
How long does training take?
Courses are from thirteen to sixteen weeks, Monday to Friday, usually from 9.00am to 5.00pm with a break for lunch.
Who should apply?
Any of the following people may apply:
Those registered as unemployed
Mature adults who wish to return to the workforce
If at least 17 years (18 for bar) of age
Irish or EU citizens
And/or a particular interest in the Tourism Industry
People with refugee or residency status*.
No previous experience or qualifications are required
Sounds good. How do I apply?
It couldn’t be easier. Walk-in interviews are held every Monday morning (except Bank Holidays) between 9.00 and 12.00 at Fáilte Ireland training centres. There’s no need to make an appointment, just come along, fill out an application form and have an interview there and then. It’s a very straight forward interview, and the whole thing shouldn’t take more than half an hour!
Alternatively, you can phone our callsave number on 1850 256 256 for more information and to find out where your nearest Fáilte Ireland office is, or check out our website at www.failteireland.ie/training_skills
www.failteireland.ie/training_skills
1850 256 256
Courses available
National Culinary Skills (16 weeks)
Core Culinary Skills
Breakfast Cookery
Contemporary/Ethnic Cuisine
Deli/Larder
Pastry
Health and Safety
Professional Development
Catering Operations and Technology
Integrated Professional Work Practice
National Restaurant Skills (13 weeks)
Service Techniques and Styles
Customer Skills
Restaurant Operations
Wine Knowledge and Service
Health, Safety and Law
Professional Development
Sales and Bar Control
National Bar Skills (13 weeks)
Bar Operations
Lounge and Wine Service
Bar Food Production and Service
Health, Safety and Law
Professional Development
Sales and Bar Control
Customer Skills
Integrated Professional Work Practice
National Catering Assistant Course (13 Weeks)
Service Techniques and Styles
Customer Skills
Restaurant Operations
Health, Safety and Law
Professional Development
Basic Culinary and Bar Skills
Hotel Front Office Skills
Contact – People in Tourism Office@ 1850256 256
Subjects common to all courses
All courses include training in Personal and Work Hygiene, Life Skills and New Technology.
Note: Courses available vary in each training centre.
Where will my training be?
Training takes place in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Waterford in centres where we have fully working kitchens, bars and restaurants as well as classrooms and computer facilities. Around the country, courses are organised according to demand and are usually held in local hotels.
The next step
On completion participants are qualified for a wide variety of jobs in the hotel, catering and tourism industry. Further training will be available at a later stage for those who wish to develop their skills in the workplace. For further information on career progression and training, look out for our main prospectus.
