Skills to Advance

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides free upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors.  Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff

Awarding Body

• QQI 

Types of Courses Available in this College

We provide courses at different times of the year in the following areas:

• Sustainabilty in Hospitality
• Customer Services
• Catering
• IT Skills/MS Office

Point of Contact

If you would like more information about the Skills To advance opportunities that this College can offer to your business please contact Tommy McNicholas.

Email: tommy.mcnicholas@ccfe.cdetb.ie

More Information on the Initiative

Visit the Skills to Advance website for more information on this Solas Learning Networks Programme.

https://www.solas.ie/programmes/skills-to-advance/

Course Cost

FREE

City of Dublin FET College, Crumlin is providing a free Introduction to Professional Cookery course for businesses looking for free staff upskilling. This is an 8 week course which starts on May 25th 2026.

Awarding Body

• QQI - Short Order Cookery Level 4

How to Apply

Contact Tommy McNicholas in City of Dublin FET College Crumlin. Email: tommy.mcnicholas@ccfe.cdetb.ie

Course Cost - Free

Subjects

• Knife Skills
• Food Safety and Professional Kitchen Layout
• The Cooked Breakfast
• Soups and Stocks
• Gourmet Sandwiches
• Simple Lunch Dishes
• An Introduction to Sauces
• An Introduction to Larder
• Basic Pastry Skills
• An Introduction to Food Costing