Higher Certificate in Culinary Skills at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

One-year Higher Certificate in Culinary Skills (NQF level 5) at DUT's Department of Hospitality and Tourism. It builds foundational skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and menu planning, with an emphasis on creativity, innovation and professionalism, and provides a pathway to further studies in culinary arts and hospitality management.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences | Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Hands-on training in food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and menu planning in practical kitchen facilities.

Career pathways

Roles in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and other culinary establishments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

DUT minimum for Higher Certificate entry (all DUT Higher Certificates): National Senior Certificate with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English; NCV Level 4 applicants need at least 50% in English.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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