A training semester lasts six months, of which approximately 70% is spent on campus and 30% is spent at one of CTIA’s approved industry partners. During their industry placement, students experience hands-on and on-the-job-coaching, under direct mentorship, in a realistic work environment. This offers trainees an ideal opportunity to implement and hone the practical skills that they’ve been taught during the training semester. Students gain a great deal of confidence in the kitchen during their practical placement, which gives them a distinct advantage over entry-level trainee chefs who enter the industry with little or no experience.
Part-time
study
Some of our full-time programmes are also offered on a part-time basis. To accommodate the limited availability of part-time students, part-time programmes mainly consist of one practical class per week. The theory component is self-study, with CTIA providing additional support as required. CTIA workshops and outings can only be attended or completed during CTIA’s office hours, from 08h00 to 17h00. Part-time students are welcome to attend. Certain exams also take place during office hours due to international accreditation requirements.
Eight reasons to
study at CTIA
In a very short time, we’ve managed to distinguish ourselves as an academy of excellence, where students are transformed into industry-ready chefs. Our top-quality cooking courses offer international qualifications from a reputable and globally-recognised organisation; the City & Guilds of London.
Further
Studies
Want to expand your knowledge or obtain a degree in culinary arts? Our programmes are the perfect stepping stone to furthering your studies and unlocking exciting global opportunities within the hospitality industry.
BHMS
Located in the heart of Lucerne, a vibrant and beautiful city in Switzerland, the Business Hospitality Management School (BHMS) is one of the world’s leading hospitality schools. A first-of-its-kind partnership between CTIA and BHMS opens up a world of new opportunities for students, as it allows those who have completed the QCTO accredited Occupational Chef Certificate with CTIA to further their studies at this prestigious Swiss school.
Upon completing the 36-month Occupational Certificate: Chef course at CTIA or the Advanced Programme in Culinary and Hospitality Management, students may enrol for a third and final year at BHMS to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts. The course builds on students’ existing culinary competencies and experiences to deepen and hone practical, leadership and business skills.
Highlights include inter-disciplinary management of food service operations, which also include sought-after skills such as customer service, resource planning and management. New product development, molecular cuisine, technology applications and managing teams in the kitchen labs, provide additional capstone learning before students progress to their final industry training and job placement. As part of the course, students will also
undertake a paid six-month-long internship, with remuneration in Swiss Francs. This is a guaranteed placement upon enrolment at BHMS.
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NH Hotel Group
Working abroad in The Netherlands is a very exciting opportunity to gain culinary experience in a completely different environment. Besides a great challenge, there is more!
- You will gain international exposure
- You can make use of the employee rate to stay in our hotels and to make use of the F&B in the NH Hotels worldwide!
- You will have the chance to gain exposure to European food trends and culture.
- Competitive salary ( based on the position within the hotel )
Unlimited growth within the NH group ; with more than 400 hotels worldwide, there are a lot of possibilities!
NH Hotel Group is listed in Spain and has almost 400 hotels in 30 countries all over Europe, Africa and North and South America. Worldwide more than 20,000 employees are ready day and night to deliver the best service at the best price for our 16 million guests per year.