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Pastry Programme

This programme was designed for students who want a broad and solid culinary foundation, with a passion to specialise in pastry products. This programme is ideal for career-changers or school leavers alike.  This programme can also contribute to industry professionals who seek a qualification in pastry. 

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Programme Details

  • Principles of Food Safety for Catering  
  • Health and Safety within the Workplace  
  • Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality Leisure Travel and Tourism  
  • Principles of Kitchen Equipment and Knife Skill Techniques  
  • Workplace Standards and Professional Development in the Catering Industry  
  • Culinary Numeracy and Units of Measurement  
  • Cold Food Preparation and Presentation  
  • Preparing, Cooking and Finishing: Dough and Bread Products  
  • Preparing, Cooking and Finishing: Paste and Pastry Products  
  • Preparing, Cooking and Finishing: Biscuits and Cakes  
  • Preparing, Cooking and Finishing: Hot and Cold Desserts  
  • Preparing, Cooking and Finishing: Sugar and Chocolate Work  
  • Preparing, Cooking and Finishing: Petit Fours and Miniatures  
  • Fillings, Toppings, Icings, Glazes, Creams, Sauces and Decorative Techniques 

 

BONUS WORKSHOP: Food Photography  

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum highest qualification:  Grade 10 pass 
  • Math Literacy (Pass) NQF 2 
  • English Literacy (Pass) NQF 2 

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:  

  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma for Professional Chefs 

 

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

12 Months

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

Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionery & Bakery

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