Hospitality and Catering (N4-N6)
Program Overview
The business of hospitality & catering is a multifaceted industry that spans the globe and aects every facet of our lives. As the industry continues to evolve and mature, the opportunities that await those pursuing a career in leisure, tourism and hospitality are endless. If you are seeking a career within the hospitality industry, this hands-on course gives you the training and development you need for your future career. The program oers students an academic education together with vocational core competency training. Through education and industry placements, students become familiar with the practicalities of the hospitality industry from food and beverage services, front oce and rooms division to the strategic management of hotels, resorts and restaurants. Students will undertake industry placement
Admission requirements
- Grade 12 – Matric
- A senior certicate or National Certicate (N3) or a relevant Nated equivalent qualication
- International students with Senior School Certicate can apply.
Duration
- Full Time: Minimum 2 Years
- Part Time: Minimum 3 Years
- In-Service Training 12 Months
Programme Accreditation
- Umalusi / QCTO& Department of Higher Education & Training
Career Opportunities
- Hotel manager
- Kitchen manager
- Head chef
- Accommodation manager,
- Housekeeping manager
- Food & beverage manager
- Restaurant manager
- Bar manager
The strength in your qualication
This diploma is conferred by the Department of Higher Education and Training. All qualications are nationally recognized by industry and universities. On successful completion of the course, you will receive a:
- National Certicate at each level N4, N5, N6
- National N Diploma in Tourism (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months inservice training)
Course content and modules
You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma:
- Nutrition & Menu Planning
- Sanitation & Safety
- Catering Theory & Practical
- Applied Management
- Food And Beverage Services
- Applied Management
- Catering Theory & Practical
- Entrepreneurship & Business Management
- Applied Management
- Computer Practice
- Catering Theory & Practical
- Communication & Human Relations
Internship Requirement
This programme requires that the student undertakes an internship for a minimum of 18 months in relevant industry after completing the in-class academic study. There is an opportunity for job placement assistance through our industry network after graduating depending on availability.
Qualication Obtainable
On completion of the program, student will receive a certicate for each level completed and subsequently a Diploma in Hospitality & Catering. Certicates and Diplomas are awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training.