The aim of the National Certificate programmes is to prepare and equip students with the latest subject matter, which is directed at the industry, in order to send out into the work place mature students who, with sound knowledge and skills, will provide excellent service.

Type: Undergraduate diploma

Duration: 2 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Catering theory


• Catering practice


• Computer practice


• Applied management


• Sanitation and safety


• All about South African wines


• Professional service waitron


• Basic skills


• HIV/Aids in the workplace


• Nutrition and menu planning


• French

Second Year Subjects:

• Catering theory


• Catering practice


• Applied management


• Food and beverage services


• Entrepreneurship and business management


• Food and wine combination


• Communication and human relationships


• End-user computing


• First Aid

Careers: Catering entrepreneurship, Guest houses, Hotels, Industrial restaurants (Fedics, Kagiso Khulani, Feedem, Woolworths), Game farms.

Source: www.bolandcollege.com

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