Course Duration – 6 Months


This 6-month certificate program is structured to provide a comprehensive foundation in essential culinary principles, catering to individuals actively engaged in food-related occupations. Despite the predominant emphasis on theoretical knowledge and hands-on kitchen practical’s, the course also integrates a mandatory minimum of 4 weeks of workplace exposure. Positioned at the competency level of a Kitchen hand with proficiency in fundamental food preparations techniques, this certificate program offers a structed pathway for skill development in the culinary industry.

QUALIFICATION TYPE

  • SAQA Qualification ID: 110354
  • NQF Level 3
  • Credits: 52

COURSE DURATION

  • 6 Months

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 9 with Mathematics

ONSIGHT TRAINING

KNOWLEDGE MODULES

  • 512101000-KM-01 Personal hygiene and safety
  • 512101000-KM-02 Food safety and quality assurance
  • 512101000-KM-03 Workplace safety
  • 512101000-KM-09 Introduction to the kitchen, and the hospitality and catering industry
  • 512101000-KM-11 Food preparation methods
  • 512101000-KM-14 Personal development as a Chef

PRACTICAL MODULE

  • 512101000-PM-01 Prepare and assemble food items using different methods and techniques, equipment and utensils
  • 512101000-PM-03 Implement food production
  • 512101000-PM-06 Assist with kitchen activities

EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING

OFF-SITE PRACTICAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – 4 Weeks

  • 512101000-WM-02 Hygiene practices and cleaning processes and procedures within the cook-serve or cook-chill/freeze food production environment
  • 512101000-WM-04 Processes and procedures for preparing and assembling a variety of food items using different methods and techniques, equipment and utensils, & to accommodate special dietary requirements

FEE INFORMATION

  • Application Fee: R 800.00
  • Starter Kit – 2 sets of uniform, Basic Toolbox (payable upfront): R 6 000.00
  • Registration Deposit (payable upfront): R 8 000.00
  • Payment duration: 5 Months
  • Monthly payments: R 5 400.00
  • Total course cost: R 35 000.00