Alumni Student - Aaron Duffy - Executive Chef - Castle Leslie Estate

SWC has helped me build a strong foundation. It's a great choice for anyone serious about a career in professional cookery.
Roberts Korzinins
FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef
My education at SWC enabled me to get my current job, significantly developed my confidence and created aspirations I didn’t even know I had.
Kerry O'Neill
Foundation Degree in Science in Tourism, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Catering & Hospitality Courses

FDQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Chef Traineeship

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Apprenticeships Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Full-Time

Are you an enthusiastic person who loves a challenge and likes to be in a busy, lively and people focused environment? A Professional Chef Diploma may suit you if you have some basic skills or experience with food, or may just have a genuine interest in learning more about cooking as a career. This course will allow you to develop the practical, industry relevant skills which will equip you wit...

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FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 3 Full-Time

If you are keen to make your mark in the world of culinary excellence, then a Level 3 Professional Chef Diploma is a must in order to demonstrate skill and commitment to this industry. The programme builds on a sound understanding of cooking and commodities and moves you to a higher repertoire of complex dishes and technical ability, increasing your knowledge of advanced tools and techniques. H...

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OCN NI Level 2 Award in Barista Skills

Dungannon Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Part-Time

This qualification provides learners with specialist skills and knowledge in one of the major growth areas of the hospitality industry – the beverage sector. The unit is aimed at all first line operatives where coffee is served – this includes coffee bars, coffee houses, cafes, hotels and restaurants.

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OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality (Traineeship)

Dungannon Further Education Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Full-Time

Are you ready to discover what makes both hospitality and tourism exciting? The Level 2 Hospitality Traineeship is your chance to step into two amazing industries, learning how to welcome guests, create great experiences, and show off what your area has to offer. Over one year, you will get hands on in the College’s own restaurant and learn how to plan events, promote local attractions,...

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Career Pathways

Career Pathways Tool

The Pathways careers data platform maps to numerous sources of reputable and high quality data from Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0, LMI for All, National Careers Service, O*NET, Graduate Outcomes, Adzuna, icould, HESA, Jisc and more.

Full details on where the 'Pathways' tool obtains its data can be found on the Pathways website.

Interested in a Career in Catering & Hospitality?

If you want to find out more about the careers available to those who choose to study Catering & Hospitality, you can chat to a member of our careers team.

What our students say...

Progression

Level Options Course Options
Level 1/2 Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs) Introductory Diploma in Professional Cookery with Certificate in Introduction to Food and Beverage Service. NVQ or VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
NVQ or VRQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

Culinary Skills Diploma with Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
Certificate in Patisserie and Confectionary
Level 3 Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University) NVQ or VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
Level 4 Higher Education courses accredited by Principles of Hospitality Management
City and Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Management
Level 5/6 Degree courses accredited by Ulster University International Hospitality & Tourism/ International Travel and Tourism Management
Degree in International Culinary Arts
I can highly recommend the Level 2 Patisserie & Confectionary course. Whether you're a keen baker like I am or someone within the industry it's a great way to enhance your skills.
Mandy Vance
Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionary