QCTO Occupational Certificate Chef (NQF Level 5)

Overview of the programme:

• Developed on the back of over 20 years of experience in culinary education, it provides students with a solid basis on which to build a career in the industry.
• It provides teaching through classroom theory, on-campus applied theory, and assessed practical workshops and planned progressive exposure to the world of work.

Outcomes of the programme:

• A thorough grounding in professional cookery from commodities and basic preparations, though a variety of cooking methods and techniques from simple snacks to those dishes sitting more comfortably on a gastronomic menu in a five-star hotel.
• Dealing with hot and cold kitchen, pastry, and bakery, the programme examines processes and best practices in cooking for small numbers as you would expect in your friendly local restaurant and the large numbers involved in institutional catering, conferences and events.
• The programme also covers additional subjects such as IT, Business Communications, Nutrition, and Financial Control to provide context and a broader understanding of what is required at a senior level within the kitchen.

On successful completion, students will receive:

• Occupational Certificate CHEF (NQF level 5)
• The Swiss Hotel School Culinary Certificate of Completion
• City and Guilds Certificate in Food Preparation & Cooking (8065-01)
• City & Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking (8065 -02)
• Guild of Coffees Barista Course
• First Aid Level 1 certificate