Congratulations!

You have been successful in gaining a place in the School of Tourism in Killybegs, Co Donegal.

The School of Tourism at LYIT is located off the main Letterkenny campus in Killybegs. It is a hub of activity for programmes covering the business and practical elements of tourism, hospitality and professional cookery. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to work in this exciting industry anywhere in the world, whether in an established organisation or as entrepreneurs running their own business.

GRANTS: Learners accepting a place on any HETAC programme should apply to their Local Authority for a Third Level Maintenance Grant.

Please see contact details attached on the student finance page. The closing date for submission of completed Third Level Student Grant Applications is 31 st August. A Grant Application Form may be downloaded from www.studentfinance.ie

ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is available in the locality. Attached is a list of accommodation providers.

TEXTBOOKS, UNIFORMS AND EQUPMENT: A list of the books, uniforms, equipment etc. is outlined for each programme in this pack

COLLEGE REGULATIONS: Copies of the Student Handbook will be distributed during Induction.

LEISURE TIME: Recreation and sports facilities are available in the School of Tourism and the Student’s Union organise weekly social events, discos, etc. With approval from the Student Union individuals/groups can organise clubs and societies as appropriate.

MEDICAL MATTERS: There is a Nurse available on-campus. A health scheme, provided by the local General Practitioner, is offered free of charge to all registered learners.

PROPERTY: LYIT will not be held responsible for any loss of money, items of clothing or other property incurred by you while attending your programme. In the event of breakage or damage to college equipment, you will be required to contribute towards the replacement or repair of the damaged articles. You are strongly advised to name-tag all personal/professional belongings.

OTHER INFORMATION: It is a requirement of the Department of Education and Skills that all learners provide the School of Tourism with their PPS number. Please bring it with you on registration day.

IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT US AT: School of Tourism (LYIT) Shore Road Killybegs Co Donegal Telephone: 074 9186600 Fax: 074 9186601 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION

This website is a convenient and user-friendly source of information on financial support for further and higher education. We hope you find it useful.

You will see as you browse through studentfinance.ie that there are several financial assistance schemes available in Ireland to help you to progress through further and higher education.

The Maintenance Grant is the main source of financial assistance and anyone who is thinking of embarking on further study should investigate whether they are eligible, and, if so, submit an application. The Maintenance Grant section of studentfinance.ie is the most comprehensive source of information on the available schemes that you will find anywhere in Ireland. It provides a handy step-by-step guide to eligibility in clear, plain English.

Studentfinance.ie provides information on course fees and details on eligibility requirements for free fees. In addition, you will find out all you need to know about other sources of assistance for learners, such as the Fund for Learners with Disabilities, the Back to Education Allowance, the Student Assistance Fund and the Millennium Partnership Fund. You can find answers to possible questions you may have by accessing our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. Lastly, studentfinance.ie provides details and links to a range of other organisations and websites that may be of interest and/or assistance.

We wish you every success in your studies!

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Please Note: Closing Date for Third Level Grant Applications is 31st August 2011 LOCAL ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE 2011/2012

Accommodation is available in the local community. Attached is a list of Accommodation Providers who have indicated a desire to keep learners.

Arrangements must be made directly with the Accommodation Provider, not the School of Tourism. LYIT do not take responsibility for standards within these premises.

The cost of accommodation ranges from €50.00 to €85.00, depending on facilities and distance from the School of Tourism. When booking accommodation, it is advisable to check the following questions:

 Cost per week/week-end  Number of learners sharing the same room and/or house  Number of bathrooms/showers in the house  How far away from School of Tourism is the house  House Rules

IMPORTANT: Arrangements must be made directly with the Accommodation Provider, not the School of Tourism. LYIT do not take responsibility for standards within these premises. Name, Address & Distance Type No. Ensuite Number of Cost Cost Heat/Light Linen TV Study facilities Laundry Kitchen Telephone Number from of KILLYBEGSof Y/N ACCOMMODATIONShowers Sun-Friday weekends PROVIDERSextra (2011/2012)supplied Lounge available facilities available College Accommodati rooms available to Per Student Y/N Available (other than available Name, Address & Distance on DetailsType – to let No. Ensuite learnersNumber of Cost Cost Heat/Light Linen TV bedroom)Study Laundry Kitchen Telephone Number from ofMale, Accommodation Female of Y/N Showers Sun- weekends extra supplied Lounge facilities facilities available College Detailsor Mixed – Male, rooms available to Friday Y/N Available available available David O’Rourke ⅓ mile FemaleHouse or(off Mixed 1 Twinto let N 1 learners €50 Per No Extra Yes No Yes (otherYes Yes Yes 3 Old Coastguard Station street parking Student Cost than Killybegs and sea view) 1 Single €40 bedroom) CoJoan Donegal Moore 500 House 4 Single Yes 1 €70 No extra Yes No Yes No Yes Yes 087-22386134 The Waterfront yards Male and/or (one) cost [email protected] Female Lucy087 6786415Crowley 3 miles House 1Twin N 1 €35 No Extra Yes Fortnightly Yes No Yes Yes MainE-mail Street Male and/or Cost [email protected] MaleFemale and/or 2 Single €45 CoJohn Donegal Paul McGuinness ¼ mile FemaleHouse 5 Single N 2 €50/55 No extra Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 087-7711221Bridge Street cost [email protected] Male and/or 087-9110620 Female 087-9793165 E-mail- [email protected] Helena & Pat Cunningham 400 House 1 Twin Yes 2 €50 No extra Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 The Waterfront metres Cost Killybegs Male and/or 3 Single No €70/80 086 2337934 Female 087 2337934 074 9731576 Maura Gallagher ¾ mile House 2 Twin No 1 €50 No extra Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Castlecommon cost Killybegs Males or Females 1 Single No €50 074 9731643 (not mixed) John Vilton 300 House 3 Single No 2 From No extra Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 Waterfront Glebe metres €50 cost St. Catherine’s Rd Large Killybegs Single €60 0044-1258472283 E-mail 1 [email protected] Double Yes €80 Thomas McClean ¼ mile Accommodation 1 Twin Y 1 €65 €15 N Yes No Yes Yes Yes Pinebrook House within family home fortnightly Roshine Road 1 Single N €55 Wi-fi also Killybegs (MALE ONLY) available 074-9731165 TEXT BOOKS

The following is the book list for the Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts programme:

Publication Text Book Author Publisher Date Practical Cookery : level 2 Campbell, J. & David Hodder Education 2010 Foskett Ceserani and Kinton’s The Theory of Catering Foskett, D. & (Book & CD Rom) Hodder Arnold 2007 Victor Ceserani 11th Edition Advanced Practical Cookery: A Textbook for Campbell, J., Education and Industry Ceserani V.,& Hodder Arnold 2006 4th Edition David Foskett Larder Chef Leto , M.J. & Butterworth 2006 4th Edition W.K.H. Bode Heinemann Patisiérre Butterworth Hannemann, L.J 2006 2nd Edition Heinemann Culinary Terms (French) Brindley, A. Anne Brindley 1997

The following is the book list for the Nine Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)

Publication Text Book Author Publisher Date Stewart, Tabori The French Culinary Fundamental Techniques of Classical Cuisine and Chang Inc. 2007 Institute 2007 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

 Higher Certificate in Arts - Bar Supervision  Higher Certificate in Arts – Hospitality Studies  Bachelor of Business in International Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise

All students enrolling on the above named programmes are required to purchase the uniform as outlined below:

Uniform Composition Male Female

2 Shirts – White (Long sleeve) 2 Blouses – White (Long sleeve)

1 Black Trousers 1 Black Trousers

1 Black Tie 1 Black Tie

All of the above items must be purchased directly by each student prior to commencement of the course; the items can be bought in stores such as Dunnes Stores or Penney’s etc.

Footwear & Aprons Male Female €45 1 Pair Safety Shoes – Black 1 Pair Safety Shoes – Black Payable to 2 White Aprons 2 White Aprons Sean Freeman €45 €45 €10 Payable to Embroidery Service €10 Embroidery Service €10 Call Us Ltd Total Price €55.00 Total Price €55.00

Footwear and aprons will be available to purchase at the college only on the morning of 15 September 2011. A fitting service will be provided and all shoes and aprons will be supplied following payments. The supplier is outlined below:

Suppliers Address:Freemans of Drogheda Hotel & Catering Industries Suppliers, St John Street, Drogheda , Co Meath. Tel: 041-9837050 Fax: 041-9842657

This service is not part of LYIT or the School of Tourism; therefore all payments for this limited service are made directly to the supplier on the day and not the School of Tourism. Payment can be made by cash or a bank draft payable to the supplier.

Where late starters are recruited to programmes, after the official course commencement date, the student will purchase his/her garments as stated above with the exception of the footwear and aprons. Ann Marie Mulligan (College Technical Officer) will supply details of the footwear and aprons directly to the supplier and the learner will pay the €45 plus a postage and packaging charge by postal order or bank draft payable to the supplier. A further €10 will have to be payable to Call Us Ltd for the Embroidery Service. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts

All registering Higher Certificate in Arts – Culinary Arts learners require the following items:

Uniform Requirements Description Colour Each QTY Unit Cost Chef Long Sleeved Jacket White €18.95 4 €75.80 Fine Check Trousers Blue & White €18.95 2 €37.90 Square Apron White €6.00 4 €24.00 Neck Tie White €3.00 2 €06.00 Scull Cap White €6.00 2 €12.00 Safety Shoes Black €35.00 1 €35.00 Total Cost €190.70

Discount : (exclusive to School of Tourism students) €20.70 Total uniform pack payment € 170.00

9 Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)

All registering Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP) learners require the following items:

Uniform Requirements Description Colour Each QTY Unit Cost Chef Long Sleeved Jacket White €18.95 4 €75.80 Fine Check Trousers Blue & White €18.95 2 €37.90 Square Apron White €6.00 4 €24.00 Neck Tie White €3.00 2 €06.00 Scull Cap White €6.00 2 €12.00 Safety Shoes Black €35.00 1 €35.00 Total Cost €190.70

Discount: (exclusive to School of Tourism learners) €20.70 Total uniform pack payment € 170.00 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Business in International Culinary Enterprise

All registering Bachelor of Business International Culinary Enterprise learners require the following items:

Description Colour Each QTY Unit Cost Chef Long Sleeved Jacket White €18.95 1 €18.95 Fine Check Trousers Blue & White €18.95 1 €18.95 Square Apron White €6.00 2 €12.00 Neck Tie White €3.00 1 € 3.00 Scull Cap White €6.00 1 € 6.00 Safety Shoe Black €35.00 1 €35.00 Total Cost €93.90

Discount: (exclusive to School of Tourism learners on fitting day) € 8.90 Total uniform pack payment CASH € 85.00

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Higher Certificate in Arts - Culinary Arts  Bachelor of Business in International Culinary Enterprise  9 month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)

The School of Tourism encourages all prospective students to avail of the uniform fitting service. It is also important to note that students attending practical class without professional items of uniform or with inappropriate professional items of uniform may be excluded from practical class.

The onsite fitting service includes professional fitting for all jackets, trousers and shoes with the immediate supply of all items on the day (following payment). Individual items can also be ordered/purchased if required however postage costs may be incurred.

The fitting service is provided by Freeman’s staff and is only available on the morning of the 15th September 2011, and is not part of LYIT or the School of Tourism; therefore all payments for this limited service are made directly to the supplier, and not to the school.

For additional details regarding the Chefs Uniform Packs please contact the supplier directly.

Suppliers Name and Address: Freemans of Drogheda , Hotel & Catering Industries Suppliers, St John Street, Drogheda , Co Meath. Tel: 041-9837050 Fax: 041-9842657

Uniform Embroidery

This service will only be available on the morning of the 15th September 2011; it is recommended that all chef students avail of this professional service. Consisting of all aprons detailed with full name and all jackets are embodied with LYIT logo and student name.

Supplier Name and Address: Call Us Ltd, Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co Donegal. Tel: 074-9732185 PROFESSIONAL CHEF KNIFE KIT REQUIREMENTS

 Higher Certificate in Arts Culinary Arts  Bachelor of Business in International Culinary Enterprise  9 Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme (TICP)

In addition to the uniform requirements professional chef students are required to train with a professional knife kit, these can be acquired through direct contact with our Dublin supplier.

The Professional Knife kit comprises of the following: Item Description Colour code Qty Manufacturer Code 1 10’’ Steel Black 1 Victorinox 6778303 2 12” Carving Knife Yellow 1 Victorinox 675423830 3 10” Cooks Knife Black 1 Victorinox 675200325 4 6” Carving Fork Black 1 Victorinox 675210315 5 6” Filleting Knife Blue 1 Victorinox 675370216 6 6” Boning Knife Red 1 Victorinox 675630115 7 8” Palette Knife Black 1 Victorinox 675260320 8 Double Edged Peeler Black 1 Victorinox 6750209 19 3” Office Knife Black 1 Victorinox 6750609 10 6 x Star Nozzles N/A 1 Thermohauser 11 Pastry Brush Special 1 I.S. Varian 191078 12 Wallet 11 pockets Canvas 1 E. Russum 198404

As the equipment is not widely available we recommend all enrolling students acquire this heavily discounted set during enrolment week, late orders can lead to a delay in supply.

NB. The School of Tourism reserve the right to remove any items of equipment deemed unsuitable or unfit for the preparation of food stuffs in accordance with current food safety legislation.

Total Cost of Knife Kit including VAT and Postage to Donegal is €117.00.

To purchase your kit please contact Ms Michelle Hatch, Retail Sales Manager, Tel: 01 4291500. Submit credit card details along with students name and your kit will be dispatched to the School of Tourism and supplied to you following your knife induction. Please note as the transaction is between yourself and the supplier the School of Tourism cannot be held accountable for any loss or damage.

Supplier Name and Address Broderick Brothers Limited, Head Office, Cloverhill Industrial Estate, Dublin 22 Tel: 01 4291500 ADDITIONAL FEES

Hygiene First Aid Programme Total Certificate Certificate BB International Culinary Enterprise €60 €20 €80

BB International Tourism Hospitality Enterprise €60 €20 €80

HC in Arts in Culinary Arts €60 €20 €80

HC in Arts in Bar Supervision €60 €20 €80

HC in Arts in Hospitality Studies €60 €20 €80

9 Month Intensive Total Immersion Chefs Programme €60 €20 €80 SUMMARY FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLMENT DAY

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