COURSES AND SKILLS PROGRAMMES
The
school offers one-year certificates, two-year diplomas, three-year
advanced diplomas and skills programmes (short courses).
Our courses have been developed for the hospitality, tourism and
leisure industries. All our courses and skills programmes are theta
registered.
1. Diploma in Professional Cookery (FPDO5)
Qualification Type:
Further Education Diploma in Hospitality - level 5
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for professionals in the food preparation industry. It brings together elements of food and drink preparation and service as well as management. This diploma has been designed for those learners who wish to work their way up to executive chef level. This qualification will professionalize the industry and is applicable to all sectors, from small restaurants to large-scale hotels. The qualification builds on other certificates and provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Field:
ServicesSub-Field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and LeisureAll unit standards in the core section are compulsory. A total of 181 credits.
Fundamental:
Certain unit standards with a combined weighting of 44 credits have been specified as compulsory. (Even though SAQA does not specify a required amount of fundamental units for level 5 qualifications.)
Elective:
Unit standards with a total weighting of 147 credits have been developed here. The learner is required to select unit standards from each level as outlined in the rules of combination (further down). A minimum of 20 credits must be selected from the electives available.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that a GEC certificate or equivalent has been obtained by the candidate at level 4. (The existing matric certificate or the Certificate in Professional Cookery Level 4 meets these requirements.)
2. Diploma in Accommodation Services (ASDO5)
Qualification Type:
Higher Education Diploma in Hospitality - level 5
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for professionals in the accommodation industry, It brings together elements of housekeeping, front office and management. This qualification will professionalize the industry and is applicable to all sectors, from small bed and breakfasts to large-scale hotels. The qualification builds on the accommodation services certificate and provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Field:
ServicesSub-Field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and LeisureAll unit standards in the core section are compulsory. A total of 161 credits.
Fundamental:
Certain unit standards with a combined weighting of 40 credits have been specified as compulsory. (Even though SAQA does not specify a required amount of fundamental units for level 5 qualifications.)
Elective:
Unit standards with a total weighting of 134 credits have been developed here. The learner is required to select unit standards from each level as outlined in the rules of combination (further down). A minimum of 40 credits must be selected from the electives available.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that a GEC certificate or equivalent has been obtained by the candidate at level 4. (The existing matric certificate meets these requirements.)
3. Certificate in Food and Beverage Services (FSCO4)
Qualification Type:
Further Education Certificate in Hospitality - level 4
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for people in the food and beverage service industry. It brings together elements of food and drink preparation and service as well as supervision. This qualification is applicable to all sectors, from small restaurants to large-scale hotels. The qualification leads toward the F&B Management diploma and provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Field:
ServicesSub-Field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and LeisureAll unit standards in the core section are compulsory. A total of 93 credits.
Fundamental:
Certain unit standards with a combined weighting of 48 credits have been specified as compulsory. (SAQA specifies 36 credits from Fundamental Unit Standards for certificates at levels 1-4. The 6 missing credits may be decided on by SAQA or left up to the discretion of the learner).
Elective:
Unit standards with a total weighting of 40 credits have been developed here. The learner is required to select unit standards totaling a minimum of 15 credits from this list.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that a FETC certificate or equivalent has been obtained by the candidate at level 4. (The existing matric certificate meets these requirements.)
4. Certificate in Hospitality Reception (FHCO4)
Qualification Type
Further Education Certificate in Hospitality - level 4
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for the reception function within the accommodation industry. It brings together all aspects of front office and supervision. This qualification will professionalize the industry and is applicable to all sectors, from small bed and breakfasts to large-scale hotels. The qualification leads to the accommodation services diploma and provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Field:
ServicesSub-Field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and LeisureAll unit standards in the core section are compulsory. A total of 73 credits.
Fundamental:
Certain unit standards with a combined weighting of 64 credits have been specified as compulsory. (SAQA specifies 36 credits from Fundamental Unit Standards for certificates at levels 1-4).
Elective:
Unit standards with a total weighting of 25 credits have been developed here. The learner is required to select unit standards totaling a minimum of 6 credits from this list.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that an FETC certificate or equivalent has been obtained by the candidate at level 4. (The matric certificate meets these requirements.)
5. National Diploma in Event Co-ordination
Qualification Type:
National DiplomaNQF field:
Field 11: ServicesSub-field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Leisure and GamingNQF Level:
Level 5Credits:
241 creditsThis qualification will enable creative co-ordination of professional, feasible, innovative and exciting events. A qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the event industry and put that knowledge into practice in coordinating quality events to a level of professionalism expected by a national industry. The learner will contribute positively towards supporting the event industry as a part of Southern Africa’s tourism sector.
A learner who has achieved this qualification will be capable of combining a range of self-organization and life-long learning skills with a working knowledge of South African tourism issues, and integrating these within a context to produce a professional practice which adheres to the high quality standards expected by the industry. In addition they will be positioned to further their learning, practice and career within the events industry - either at further levels or in other areas of practice. Expansion into other sub-sectors of tourism is also possible.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that learners wishing to enter a programme leading to this qualification have literacy, numeracy and communication equivalent to NQF Level 4. The existing matric certificate is applicable.
6. Certificate in Accommodation Services (ASCO2)
Qualification Type:
Further Education Certificate in Hospitality - level 2
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for the accommodation industry. It brings together all aspects of housekeeping and basic supervision. This qualification will professionalize the industry and is applicable to all sectors, from small bed and breakfasts to large-scale hotels. The qualification leads to the accommodation services diploma and provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Field:
ServicesSub-Field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and LeisureAll unit standards in the core section are compulsory. A total of 55 credits.
Fundamental:
Certain unit standards with a combined weighting of 48 credits have been specified as compulsory. (SAQA specifies 36 credits from Fundamental Unit Standards for certificates at levels 1-4. The 6 missing credits may be decided on by SAQA or left up to the discretion of the learner).
Elective:
Unit standards with a total weighting of 79 credits have been developed here. The learner is required to select unit standards totaling a minimum of 34 credits from this list.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that a GEC certificate or equivalent has been obtained by the candidate at level 1.
7. Certificate in Professional Cookery
Qualification Type
Further Education Certificate in Hospitality - level 4
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for professionals in the food preparation industry. It brings together elements of food and drink preparation as well as supervision. This qualification will professionalize the industry and is applicable to all sectors, from small restaurants to large scale hotels. The qualification provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Field:
ServicesSub-Field:
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and LeisureAll unit standards in the core section are compulsory. A total of 96 credits.
Fundamental:
Certain unit standards with a combined weighting of 56 credits have been specified as compulsory. (SAQA specifies 36 credits from Fundamental Unit Standards for certificates at levels 1-4. The 6 missing credits may be decided on by SAQA or left up to the discretion of the learner).
Elective:
Unit standards with a total weighting of 75 credits have been developed here. The learner is required to select unit standards form each level as outlined in the rules of combination (further down). A minimum of 10 credits must be selected from the electives available.
Learning assumed to be in place:
It is assumed that an FEC certificate or equivalent has been obtained by the candidate at level 2. (The existing Std 8 certificate meets these requirements.)
8. Diploma in Hospitality Management
(offered in collaboration with Centurion Academy)
Duration:
Two years full time, minimum 100 hours workplace training on site.
Entry:
Grade 12 (Matric certificate) or certificate in level 4 (subject to selection criteria).
Careers:
Assistant Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, Guesthouse Manager.
9. Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
(offered in collaboration with Centurion Academy)
Duration:
Three years full time, minimum 200 hours workplace training on site and industry placement for 6 months.
Entry:
Grade 12 (Matric certificate) or certificate in level 4 (subject to selection criteria).
Careers:
Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Operations Manager.
10. Diploma in Food and Beverage Services
Purpose:
This qualification has been developed for professionals in the food and beverage service industry. It brings together elements of food and drink preparation and service as well as management. This qualification will professionalize the industry and is applicable to all sectors, from small restaurants to large-scale hotels. The qualification builds on other certificates and provides articulation with Gaming, Travel and other Tourism industries.
Qualification Type:
National DiplomaNQF Level:
Level 5Credits:
Minimum 255 credits.Requirements:
FEC Certificate or equivalent at level 4 (e.g. Matric Certificate).Duration:
2 yearsSkills Programmes in Hospitality
- Porter Skills Programme
- Room Attendant
- Assistant Housekeeper
- Food Service Assistance
- Receptionist
- Table Attendant
- Assistant Chef
- Convenience Food
Skills Programmes in Nature Conservation
- Community Conservation
- Natural Resource Management
- Adventure Site Guide
Skills Programmes in Guiding
- Cultural Site Guide
- Nature Site Guide
