CTIA stays abreast of industry requirements and the demands that are placed on new employees, which means that we know what young, aspirant chefs need to succeed in the ever-expanding global hospitality environment.

Starting your career with a strong foundation will stand you in good stead as you enter and progress in this industry. Being a trained chef opens doors to a culinary path filled with diverse opportunities; from food styling and food writing, to working in catering companies, hotels, restaurants or cruise liners – or launching your own business. The possibilities are endless.

You! Whether you’re interested in a career as a professional chef, want to launch your own culinary business or want to explore the rewarding field of chef training, CTIA has the right course for you. We offer industry-relevant skills that will help you get into the workplace faster and sustain your career longer; whatever challenges you may encounter.

We look forward to welcoming you to CTIA – and providing you with a strong platform to reach your full culinary potential. Visit any of our campuses to sample a taste of what CTIA has to offer!

CTIA is growing

In South Africa, our footprint continues to increase and we’ve scaled up our presence in the Western Cape with a beautiful, brand-new campus located in Stellenbosch – in the heart of the winelands. Our first student intake here took place in July 2018.

CTIA is forming new partnerships to keep offering cutting-edge qualifications

In South Africa, all culinary schools have to align with the revised skills development strategy of the Organising Framework for Occupations. The revised strategy, which is in line with international trends and best practices, includes the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). CTIA is proud to have been part of the development team for this programme; and we are fully accredited with the QCTO. Our newest offering is the QCTO-accredited programme called “Occupational Certificate: Chef”.

In terms of our internationally accredited offerings, CTIA has forged a brand new partnership with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) – a UK-based education organisation with global reach.  Our exciting new CTH-accredited programmes, which CTH developed in partnership with professional chefs and renowned institutions – including Gordon Ramsay and his Tante Marie Culinary Academy. 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.

CTIA gives students access to unique opportunities across the globe

• Once students have successfully completed the QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificate: Chef programme, they qualify to enrol for a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the Business & Hospitality Management School (BHMS) in Lucerne, Switzerland. Our exclusive partnership with BHMS means it has never been easier for CTIA students to kick-start an international career.
• CTIA also has an exclusive partnership with the NH Hotel Group, one of the biggest hotel groups in Europe. Our students are afforded the opportunity to do a paid internship in Europe in various capacities – from working in Michelin-starred restaurants to business stay hotels.
• Students who complete a one-year Professional Programme in either Culinary Arts or Pastry and Confectionary are also given a chance to launch a career abroad, through our carefully vetted travel-service partner of choice; OVC, Placemet International and Workaway International. Whether you dream of working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, or see yourself in a fast-paced international city, OVC, Placemet International and Workaway International will help CTIA students to streamline their path to international success.

CTIA students are fast-tracked for the Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification

Qualifying CTIA graduates can apply to receive a Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification. Being a Worldchefs certified chef, and having the Worldchefs badge on your CV, means having your culinary expertise recognised across the globe. It shows that you meet industry standards, which will give employers confidence that you can deliver on the job – and make it easier for your skills to be matched to opportunities. Obtaining Worldchefs certification can be a protracted process, which is why CTIA is proud to announce that it is the only culinary school in Africa to offer fast-tracked certification to students.

CTIA joins the #RecipeForDisaster initiative in fighting food waste

It is estimated that a third of all food produced goes to waste each year. The World Food Programme’s #RecipeForDisaster movement seeks to spotlight the issue of food waste, and find simple solutions to tackle it. CTIA is ideally positioned to create awareness of this challenge, and prioritises the reduction of food waste among staff and students and across all its programmes and activities.

CTIA is leading the way for culinary entrepreneurs

The culinary landscape is uniquely rich in entrepreneurial opportunities. At CTIA, we realised that once our innovative young chefs had mastered the building blocks, they were looking for some culinary dynamite to match their entrepreneurial appetite, and meet the complex demands, developments and dynamics of the industry. This vision gave birth to our Innovation in Culinary Arts Programme and Innovation in Pastry Programme. Exclusively offered by CTIA, these courses fill a conspicuous gap in the local culinary education landscape, and give our students a unique advantage. We continually refine and adapt the substance of these courses to ensure that our students stay ahead of the curve.

CTIA offers innovative options for distance learning

Hospitality management is the world’s single biggest industry, but many students who wish to pursue a career in this exciting field are not able to attend classes at a campus. CTIA now offers hospitality and tourism programmes at our Centurion campus, as well as via distance learning – thanks to a unique new partnership with TriVersita, School of Tourism and Hospitality. This partnership allows students to obtain an international hospitality qualification – from anywhere in the world! For more information, visit www.triversita.co.za. For the full prospectus on the hospitality programmes, please speak to a career consultant.

CTIA is turning 10!

CTIA will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2019. Our experience in the industry translates into unique advantages for our students, and we are proud of our staff who work hard to make a reality of our main goal, namely the success of our students in industry. CTIA alumni can be found working in top kitchens across South Africa – and all over the world.