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Introduction to Culinary Arts Programme

This programme is designed as a basic foundation to the Culinary / Chef Industry and is perfect for school leavers, or individuals who have been working in the industry without any formal qualifications and who would like to improve their career prospects. This programme equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to assist in preparing and serving food, and to effectively clean food preparation and service areas. 

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Programme Details

  • Principles of Food Safety 
  • Health and Safety 
  • Kitchen Equipment and Knife Skills 
  • Workplace Standards 
  • Professional Development 
  • Environmental Awareness 
  • Nutrition, Special Diets and Allergen Awareness 
  • Cold Food Preparation and Presentation 
  • Cooking Methods 

 

BONUS WORKSHOP: Food Photography  

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum highest qualification:  Grade 9 pass 
  • Math Literacy (Pass) NQF 1 
  • English Literacy (Pass) NQF 1 

Career Path

Upon completion, participants receive a Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand (110354) – NQF Level 3, that opens doors to exciting career opportunities in hospitality and catering. Graduates are equipped to excel as kitchen hands or progress into advanced culinary training, paving the way for careers as chefs and food service professionals.

Ideal for

Individuals passionate about food and looking to break into the hospitality industry. This course is perfect for those eager to develop critical culinary skills, build confidence in the kitchen, and lay a solid foundation for further training or employment in professional kitchens.

Further Education

On completion of this qualification, students may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following Highfield qualifications at CTIA:  

  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma for Professional Chefs (RQF) 
  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionery & Bakery (RQF) 

 

ADDITIONAL ADD-ON

  • Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety at Sea (Maritime)

The decision to study culinary through CTIA is the best choice of higher learning that I have made thus far. The standard of the education that I’ve obtained is exceptional.

CHRIS JOUBERT

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CTIA is the best place to advance your culinary knowledge. This is where cooking is made perfect, with the best lecturers to make you progress in your career.

KENNETH MUKUWAPASI

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My experience at CTIA has been nothing but short of fun and amazing – from the lecturers, staff and fellow students.

NICO LOMBAARD

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Programme Overview

6 Months

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On Campus 1 evening per week for practical lessons. Theory completed on our online platform. 

Highfield Level 2 Diploma for Professional Cooks

FURTHER YOUR STUDIES

  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma for Professional Chefs (RQF) 
  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionery & Bakery (RQF) 

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