The National Certificate N4-N6 in Hospitality and Catering Services is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training and Quality.
This course is designed to focus on 3 disciplines in the hospitality field i.e. Professional Cookery, Accommodation & House Keeping and Food & Beverage Management. Rostec Technical Fet college’s Hospitality Department prides itself in offering Hospitality students the opportunity to refine, re-design and perfect their cooking and have management skills in this dynamic, growing industry. The qualification places equal emphasis on the academic, practical and integrated learning experience of the student.
The qualification is aimed at individuals who are passionate about serving people and who has what it takes for this demanding industry.
Career Options
What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?
- What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?
- You will be job-ready and able to take up a position in the following sectors of the hospitality industry:
- Hotel, Restaurant and Guesthouse Management
- Food and Beverage Service
- Function Catering
- Test Kitchens
- Tasting Room Facilitators
- Commis Chef/Chef de Partie
- Conference and Banqueting
In which industries will I be able to work?
You will be able to work in any industry.
What could I do to further improve my skills and my chances of furthering my career?
Upon successful completion of this course, students can further enhance their skills by completing skills courses that would enable them to specialise in the various sectors of the industry. Once you have completed an 18-month period of work in the industry, the National N-Diploma in Hospitality and Catering is awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Programme Structure
What will I be studying during this course?
N4 CERTIFICATE (Semester 1) |
N5 CERTIFICATE (Semester 2) |
N6 CERTIFICATE (Semester 3) |
Enhancement Courses |
| Catering Theory and Practical N4 Applied Management N4 Nutrition and Menu Planning N4 Sanitation and Safety N4 |
Catering Theory and Practical N5 Applied Management N5 Food and Beverage Service N65 Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4 |
Catering Theory and Practical N6 Applied Management N6 Communication and Human Relations N6 Computer Practice N4 |
First Aid Food and Wine Pairing Industry-related demonstrations and workshops |
Admission Requirements
What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?
Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification