HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

  • NQF: 5
  • SAQA ID: 100797
  • Credits: 120

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Catering will teach students about hospitality management, commercial cookery, housekeeping, front-office skills, as well as valuable customer care and communication skills. The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the skills required to perform functions in the hospitality environment. A key feature of this programme is the work-based element, where students turn their theory into a delicious meal.

Admission Requirements
  • A National Senior Certificate, granting access to Higher Certificate studies, or
  • Further Education and Training Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification granting access to Higher Certificate studies, or National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies

Career Fields

Front Office Assistant
Customer Service Liason
Assistant to Hotel Manager
Reservations Clerk
Housekeeping Assistant
Certification & Examination Authority

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Berea College of Technology Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Catering. All Examinations are set and administered by Berea College of Technology.

Duration and Work-Integrated Learning
  • One (1) year full-time or 2 years part-time
  • This 1 or 2 years includes work-integrated learning
Study Materials
  • A prescribed textbook list is available from the Academic Department at the campus
  • Electronic copies of the study guides are available on the Student Portal
Pricing

Enquire at Berea College of Technology campus for a pricelist for the programme you are interested in.

Additional Costs

Students must make provision for additional items such as textbooks, stationery, supplementary examinations, research costs and printing of study guides.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

1st Year 1st Semester Subjects
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Front Office
101
Hospitality Management
101
Housekeeping
101
Hospitality Communication
101
Customer Services
101
End-User Computing
101
Commercial Cookery (Theory)
101
Commercial Cookery (Practical)
101
1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects
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Front Office
102
Hospitality Management
102
Housekeeping
102
Hospitality Communication
102
Customer Services
102
End-User Computing
102
Commercial Cookery (Theory)
102
Commercial Cookery (Practical)
102
Articulation
  • Students can further their studies both horizontally and vertically
  • Credits obtained can be used to study at our institution or other institutions subject to the admission requirements of that institution
  • Credits obtained can also be used as evidence for RPL for entrance into other qualifications
Student Support Services
  • Job readiness skills
  • CV writing, interview training and workshops
  • Campus Counsellor
  • Work-integrated learning, internships and post-graduate employment
Centre for Student Relations (CSR)

The Centre provides a free online service to students who require additional academic and personal support.