The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
Menu Planning
Fee Free - but must be in employment
Course Information
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to plan and produce a range of menus, taking into account nutritional requirements, special dietary needs and current nutritional trends.
The learner should be able to:
- Describe the influences of tradition, culture and trends on food choice and menu planning
- Explain key nutritional influences on contemporary menu design.
- Describe a range of different types and styles of menus and their uses.
- Describe the role of ethics in menu planning.
- Explain how menus and dishes are constructed, and the role of variety, balancing ingredients, flavours and textures.
- Describe the role of the menu as a marketing tool.
Key Information
Award QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Menu Planning (5N2085)
Duration 10 Weeks
Delivery Blended Learning 2 hours per week
Note The commencement of all courses is dependent on the registration of a sufficient number of students.
