About
CTIA
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
A CULINARY TRAINING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
It’s a promise we made, and one that we’ve kept. We’ve now expanded to three additional locations, but we’ve never lowered our standards for providing a warm, friendly, and nourishing learning environment. Staff and students at CTIA are family members as well as community members, and that will never change.
Our courses provide students with a solid foundation and foster the confidence needed to innovate, create, and embrace a career path filled with diverse opportunities:
- working in catering companies,
- hotels,
- restaurants,
- or cruise liners,
- to food photography,
- to launching a business of your own.
We work hard to stay on top of the latest changes in the hospitality industry so that we can share them with our students at home and abroad.
Why choose CTIA
WE’RE ADAPTABLE, FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE
PART-TIME AND ONLINE OPTIONS
WE’RE FAMILY AND A COMMUNITY
PREPPING YOU FOR THE INDUSTRY
EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY
FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE, FOCUSED ON INNOVATION
WE’RE ADAPTABLE, FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE
Our online courses are just as comprehensive and interactive as our in-person classes, with the added benefit of being flexible and responsive to your needs. You can study from anywhere, and you’ll have access to our expert faculty and support staff around the clock.
PART-TIME AND ONLINE OPTIONS
Many people simply don’t have the time to study full-time. Our part-time programme is in no way inferior to our full-time courses. Our online courses are ideal for individuals who prefer online learning.
WE’RE FAMILY AND A COMMUNITY
CTIA is more than just a culinary school – we’re a family, and a community. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel like you belong here. Our expert faculty and support staff will mentor you along your culinary journey, ensuring that you reach your full potential.
PREPPING YOU FOR THE INDUSTRY
At CTIA, we prepare our students for the culinary industry in every way possible. We have forged strong ties with a diverse array of industry partners, with whom we place our students in practical roles. This gives CTIA chefs-in-the-making an opportunity to gain invaluable experience that leads to improved skill and confidence.
To be a great chef, attitude and values are just as important as skills and knowledge, which is why we focus on developing and evaluating all these key areas. We also emphasise important career-advancing skills, such as:
- CV writing;
- interview techniques; and
- professional communication.
EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY
At CTIA, we pride ourselves on offering excellent value for money.
If you are struggling to afford your course fees upfront, don’t worry – CTIA can assist you with a payment plan. Simply get in touch with one of our career guidance consultants and they will be more than happy to provide you with further information and suggestions.
CTIA is registered with both Standard Bank and Student Hero, so we are well-equipped to help you find the best possible funding solution for your individual needs.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.
FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE, FOCUSED ON INNOVATION
We’re constantly thinking about your future.
The culinary and hospitality landscape is constantly evolving, both at home and abroad. We keep our finger on the pulse of all the latest culinary trends and industry requirements, and constantly adapt our training curricula to ensure that our students are always ahead of the curve.
CTIA HAS FORMED SOLID PARTNERSHIPS OVER 15 YEARS
TO OFFER CUTTING EDGE QUALIFICATIONS
In terms of our internationally accredited offerings, CTIA has formed a long-term partnership with City & Guilds (C&G) – a UK-based education organisation with global reach. Based on feedback from the industry, City & Guilds has updated its global hospitality qualifications to reflect the skills and competencies required by employers.
Excitingly, they have aligned these qualifications to the Global Hospitality Certification, our brand-new global certification for the hospitality industry, developed in partnership with Worldchefs and employers around the world. This unique combination brings these new qualifications in line with current industry practices. These qualifications cover transferable as well as job role-specific skills, set out by employers, offering a holistic approach to training learners to be work-ready.
These programmes perfectly complement CTIA’s commitment to providing a cutting-edge education, and all the skills, experience and confidence needed to be ‘industry ready’ upon graduation.
THE CTIA APPROACH TO
ACCREDITATION, ASSOCIATION AND RECOGNITION
Through its partnerships, with national and global bodies, CTIA ensures its qualification are recognised both locally and internationally.
We offer the following:
- A national programme, accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
- Several internationally recognised programmes, accredited by City & Guilds (C&G) and Highfield.
- An opportunity to enrol for a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts in partnership with the Business & Hospitality Management School (BHMS) in Lucerne, Switzerland.
- Through CTIA’s membership association with the South African Chefs Association (SACA), we are endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) for being a quality culinary education provider.
ACCESS TO
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE
Placement International is an American recruitment and placement company specialising in the luxury hospitality industry. They help students and young professionals find paid internships, management training programs and first-time jobs in the USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.