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Hotel and Catering Operations

SAQA ID: 59911
NQF Level 4 (126 Credits)


Year One

Core Subjects (Compulsory)

  • Food Production Principles 1
  • Food and Beverage Services 1
  • Reception and Switchboard Skills
  • Introduction to Business Accounting (FMI)
  • Practical Bookkeeping 1 (FMI)
  • Intro to P.C.
  • Windows
  • Understanding the Internet
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Business English
  • General Office Practice
  • Reservations and Front-of-House Programme (Jade Apex)
  • Practical Cooking Skills
  • Field Trips

Choice Subjects (Subject to Prior Learning)

  • Keyboarding
  • Life Skills
  • Database
  • Practical Bookkeeping 2 (FMI)

Fundamental Subjects (Subject to Prior Learning)

  • Business Literacy: English
  • Business Literacy: Mathematics

If a Learner has not passed Grade 12, it is necessary to register for both subjects shown under the Fundamental Subject heading.

Year Two

Core Subjects (Compulsory)

  • Food Production Principles 2
  • Food and Beverage Services 2
  • Food Costing
  • Principles of Baking
  • Business Management Techniques
  • Principles of Customer Service
  • Presentation Graphics
  • Spreadsheets Advanced
  • Word Processing Advanced
  • Principles of Business Communication
  • Practical Cooking Skills
  • Field Trips

Personality Profile

  • Friendly
  • Helpful
  • Hardworking
  • Accurate
  • Creative
  • Diplomatic

Outcomes

  • Understand the Hospitality environment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Customer Service
  • Demonstrate computer literacy in the Hospitality environment.
  • Execute administrative functions within the Hospitality environment
  • Demonstrate the preparation of basic food and drinks in the Hospitality environment
  • Maintain own operations in the Hospitality environment.

Special Features

  • Guest Speakers from the Industry
  • Regular Workshops and Assignments
  • Field Trips and Outings
  • Practical Kitchen Demonstrations

Entry Requirements:

If a Learner has passed Grade 12 with English and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, it is not necessary to register for the Fundamental Subjects. If a Learner has passed Grade 12 with English but not Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, it is necessary to register for “Business Literacy Mathematics” under Fundamental Subjects shown.

Work Place Experience
Please note that Learners must obtain experiential training (work place experience) for a minimum of three months, in order to complete their Qualification. Work place Assessments will be necessary.

Qualifications

  • SAQA ID: 59911 Hospitality and Catering Operations – NQF Level 4, 126 Credits
  • If one Subject, Practical Bookkeeping 2(FMI) is added, Learner also qualifies as an Assistant Bookkeeper (FASSET SETA)
  • Certificate (Boston)

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