Course Description
The Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning is aimed at 3 Months candidates who have not undergone the QCTO Trade ARTISAN RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Test. The process includes the compilation of a Portfolio of Evidence according to the mapping document, so as to close any identified curriculum gaps. The trade test is the final summative assessment for the Chef Qualification.
Accreditation:
National Qualification with an NQF Level 5: Accredited by QCTO
On-Site Training
3 Months on- site and off- site
Entry Requirements
- Diploma in Culinary Arts
- Diploma in Patisserie
- 3 years of experiential training
- Letter of Employment
- Reference Letter
- An interview will be conducted prior to acceptance
- Comprehensive (CV)
Learning Path
Once this qualification is achieved you may proceed to enroll for a Hospitality Degree.
Tuition Fees
KEY INFORMATION | |
Intake Periods | January and April |
Tuition Fee | R18 700 |
Duration | 3 months |
Application Fee | R600 (payable upfront) |
Registration Fee | R 2 000 (Payable Upfront ) |
Starter Kit Fee | R3 500 (payable upfront) |
| PAYMENT OPTIONS | |
| OPTION 1 | Full settlement (5% discount on tuition fee) = R 17 765.00 |
| OPTION 2 | R 8 000 Deposit (non-refundable) |
TRADE TEST PROCESS
- The trade test comprises of 2 days, where candidates are inducted for the commencement of the Trade Test.
- 2 Assessors and 1 Moderator will be present for the Summative Assessment. An external verifier will be present, to ensure the integrity of the Summative Assessments.
- Candidates will be notified about the assessments and will sign accepting the date and time of the assessment.
- Candidates will sign a POPIA agreement, agreeing to the center compiling visual evidence of the assessment.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FEE:
- Administration of the Trade test process
- Printing of all assessments
- 2 assessors
- 1 moderator
- 1 cleaner per student
- Ingredients for all summative assessments
- Ingredients for Trade Test
- Kitchen facilities and equipment
- Gap Closure
- Assessment and moderation of POE
- Recommendation of results are sent to the QCTO for certification and can take up to 3 months.
Day One
- Candidates sit in for the Theoretical Trade test.
- The candidate is presented with sealed envelopes, whereby the candidate will select their task.
- Thereafter, candidates are taken through the induction process below:
- Trade Test process
- Appeals procedure
- Allocated time frames
- Logistical arrangements
- Emergency procedures
Day Two
- The candidate is presented with sealed envelopes, and select their task.
- Candidates are granted 60 minutes to plan and prepare for the presentation of the task.
- Candidates have 6 hours to complete the pre-selected task.
- After the Summative practical assessment, the candidate is provided with feedback (Competent or Not Yet Competent).
NB. PAYMENT METHODS: REGISTRATION FEE, DEPOSIT AND STARTER KIT FEE NEEDS TO BE PAID BEFORE COMMENCING WITH CLASSES






