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Transforming experience into excellence

Transforming experience into excellence

Highfield Accredited Qualifications

Our programmes are accredited by Highfield Qualifications, a globally recognised awarding body known for maintaining high standards in professional training and certification. Upon successful completion, students receive qualifications that validate their skills, knowledge and experience within the culinary and hospitality industry. These internationally respected certifications support career progression and provide learners with credible recognition for their professional expertise.

Diploma for Professional Chefs

Designed for chefs with a minimum of two years of industry experience, this programme deepens culinary knowledge while validating professional kitchen skills.

SKILLS LEARNED
  • Food safety and health & safety

  • Customer service in hospitality

  • Knife skills and kitchen equipment

  • Menu planning and recipe costing

  • Nutrition and allergen awareness

  • Kitchen operations and food production

  • Preparation of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, grains, pastry and desserts

COURSE INFO

Duration: 5 months

Price: R23 500

Food Safety in Catering

A one-day course covering essential food safety principles required in professional kitchens.

SKILLS LEARNED
  • Food safety fundamentals

  • Contamination and microbiological hazards

  • Personal hygiene

  • Cleaning and pest control

  • Food safety legislation

  • Food safety management

COURSE INFO

Duration: 1 day

Price: R3 500

Professional Culinary Programs

Master the art of elite chef training with our industry-standard courses.

Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles

​This course provides a strong foundation in professional kitchen practices and hospitality operations.

SKILLS LEARNED
  • Food safety and hygiene

  • Teamwork in hospitality

  • Basic preparation of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, pasta and sauces

  • Bread and dough production

  • Kitchen documentation

  • Efficient resource management

  • Kitchen setup and closing procedures

COURSE INFO

Duration: 5 months

Price: R19 950

Health & Safety in the Workplace

A one-day training course focused on workplace safety in hospitality environments.

SKILLS LEARNED
  • Health and safety law

  • Risk assessment

  • Fire safety and first aid

  • Hazardous substances

  • Manual handling

  • Workplace equipment safety

  • Occupational health

COURSE INFO

Duration: 1 day

Price: R3 500

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