To meet the demanding standards of the industry, the course covers a wide spectrum of subjects. Emphasis is on practice supported by theory. Students work in well equipped food laboratories, as well as in the Cape Town Hotel School training kitchen, to prepare and serve meals in the restaurant that is open seven days a week. A well-known wine association teaches practical knowledge of wines, cocktails and the correct serving, after which a certificate is awarded.
Type: Undergraduate diploma
Duration: 3 years full time / part time 4 years
Compulsory Subjects
First Year Subjects:
- Hospitality management
- Hospitality financial management
- Hospitality information systems
- Food and beverage studies
- Culinary studies and nutrition
- Accommodation management
- Service excellence
- Hospitality health and safety
- Hospitality communication
- Hospitality communication
Second Year Subjects:
- Hospitality management
- Hospitality financial management
- Hospitality management information systems
- Hospitality industry law
- Food and beverage studies
- Culinary studies and nutrition
- Experiential learning
Third Year Subjects:
- Hospitality management
- Hospitality financial management
- Hospitality management information systems
- Hospitality industry law
- Experiential learning
Careers: Caterer, Chef
Source: www.cput.ac.za