The purpose of the Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations is to equip students with appropriate knowledge, technical and personal skills, and attitudes to work effectively, efficiently, and sustainably at operational and supervisory levels within the Food and Beverage Industry.

Culinary science is a broad-based discipline that combines food chemistry, microbiology, culinary art and food product development, and lends itself to innovation and entrepreneurship. The practical training includes the characterisation of various food ingredients and their utilisation in recipe development. The research component focuses on understanding the functional properties of various food types and their application in the food service industry.

Depending on the academic background of the student and the chosen area of study, it may be required of the student to do additional coursework.

An introductory course that takes you on a wine journey around South Africa revealing the great wine growing regions of the Cape, wine styles and the effect of wine on the taste of food.

An in-depth course on South African wine covers red and white wine viticulture, winemaking, sweet and sparkling wines, fortified wines and distillation.

Hospitality and Catering is one of the world’s leading industries with consistent growth. It offers a wide range of job openings. There is a great demand for skilled chefs and Hospitality/Hotel staff worldwide.

Ready to shake things up? Our four-week International Bartender Course is broken down into four core modules: Bar Practice, Masterclasses, Flair and Free Pour. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and the confidence to walk behind any bar, anywhere in the world and look like you’ve been doing it for years – even if you’re a complete beginner. Over 7,000 students take this course every year, making it the world’s most popular bartender course.

Step into the international world of wine and broaden your global wine knowledge with this in-depth journey through four intensive modules.