Course Description
Embark on an exciting culinary journey and unlock your true potential as a master of the culinary arts. This comprehensive program is designed to equip aspiring chefs with the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to excel in the dynamic and competitive world of professional cooking. Throughout this immersive learning experience, you will be immersed in a diverse range of culinary techniques, international cuisines, and innovative gastronomic trends.
Course Content
- Personal Hygiene and safety
- Food safety and Quality Assurance
- Workplace safety
- Theory of Safety supervision
- Numeracy and Unit of Measurement Videography
- Computer literacy and research
- Environmental Awareness
- Introduction to nutrition and diets
Gastronomy, basic scientific principles, flavor construction and global cuisine
Course includes:
- Job readiness, computer skills, Entrepreneurship, Emotional Intelligence, Food Photography and Food Videography
- Accreditation: Occupational Chef Certificate (NQF level 5)
Industry Training
18 months workplace training.
On-Site Training
18 months on-site training.
Potential Career Pathways
- Executive Chef
- Sous Chef
- Head Chef
- Culinary Instructor
- Menu Developer
- Entrepreneur
- Food stylist
- Food Photographer and Food Videographer
- Food Vlogger or Blogger
- Cookbook Author
- Influencer
- Catering Careers
- Recipe Developer
- Food Writer.
Learning Path
Once this qualification is achieved you may proceed to enroll for an International Diploma in Patisserie, International Diploma in Culinary Arts or a Degree in Hospitality.
Tuition Fees
| KEY INFORMATION | |
| Intake Periods | February and May |
| Tuition Fee | R 200 000 – (3 years) |
| Registration Fee | R 5 830 (Payable Upfront ) |
| Starter Kit Fee | R 17 600 – payable upfront |
| Application Fee | R600.00 |
| Trade Test Fee | R8 000 – payable after 3 years for Trade Testing |
| Year 1 | R 63 333.33 |
| Year 2 | R 63 333.33 |
| Year 3 | R 63 333.33 |
| PAYMENT OPTIONS | |
| OPTION 1 | Full Settlement discount= R180 972.00-5%=R171 923.40 |
| OPTION 2 | R 50 000 Deposit (non- refundable)+ R 4 166.66 pm X 36 months |
| OPTION 3 | R30 000 Deposit (non- refundable)+ R 4 722.22 pm X 36 months |
| OPTION 4 | R 15 000 Deposit (non- refundable)+ R 5 138.88 pm X 36 months |
NB. PAYMENT METHODS: REGISTRATION FEE, DEPOSIT AND STARTER KIT FEE NEEDS TO BE PAID BEFORE COMMENCING WITH CLASSES







