NQF Level:
4
Credits:
184
Minimum Duration:
1.5 Years
Faculty:
Lifestyle, Culture & Tourism
Department:
Department of Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Accreditation Authority:
Quality Council for Trade and Occupations
Cook with Passion, Serve with Excellence
This qualification equips learners with culinary preparation, hygiene, and kitchen management skills to excel in diverse culinary environments.
Why Choose This Qualification?
Prepares graduates for roles in food preparation, offering opportunities in private dining, catering, and the hospitality sector.
Admission Requirements.
NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for relevant experience.
Qualification Structure.
Modules structured over three semesters, covering food preparation, hygiene, and cooking techniques.
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates will prepare, cook, and present dishes with confidence, excel in food safety, master culinary techniques, and manage kitchen operations.
International Comparability.
Comparable to Australia's Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and India's Multi-Cuisine Cook Level 4.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
Offered through contact, blended, and distance learning with real-world culinary environments and state-of-the-art facilities.
Career Opportunities.
Line Cook, Personal Chef, Catering Cook, Institutional Cook, Food Production Assistant, Entrepreneur.
Articulation Options.
Vertical: Occupational Certificate: Chef (NQF Level 5); Horizontal: National Certificate Vocational: Professional Cookery (NQF Level 4).
Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.
Create Culinary Masterpieces, Delight Every Palate
Are You Ready To Shape The Future?
Take the first step toward your dream career today.
