Please note: These courses are only offered in Gauteng.
College SA is very excited to introduce our latest range of programmes. We have teamed up with The Academy of Food and Beverage Management to offer you these three Food and Beverage Service courses accredited by City and Guilds:
- Skills Foundation Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
- Skills Proficiency Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
WHY SHOULD I STUDY FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES?
An international Food and Beverage Service qualification is for anyone working - or planning to work - in the catering industry, particularly if you want to work in a range of countries.
It is ideal for you if you are looking for your first job in the catering industry and you need to learn the basics. The Certificate programme provides a broad introduction to the theory and practical sides of food service, giving the necessary knowledge and practical experience to operate as a front line worker in a typical service outlet.
An internationally recognised qualification in Food and Beverage Service is recommended if you want a job in the catering industry in South Africa (and overseas). The following types are typical of this field:
- Runner / Busperson
- Banqueting Waiter
- Waiter
- Executive Waiter
- Restaurant Waiter
- Silver Service Waiter
- Bar Staff Worker
- Cocktail Bar Staff
- Restaurant Supervisor
- Restaurant Manager
DID YOU KNOW?
The Level 1 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service is the third of three steps in the qualification structure for Food and Beverage Management. The three steps needed in order to obtain the Level 1 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service are:
1. Skills Foundation Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
2. Skills Proficiency Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
3. Level 1 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
More about The Academy of Food and Beverage Management
The Academy of Food and Beverage Management is a pace-setting South African Training and Development Company which specialises in the Food and Beverage sector of the hospitality industry.
The Academy of Food and Beverage Management was established to provide specialist knowledge and to equip people with the relevant skills to enter and progress in the Food and Beverage Industry.
The Academy of Food and Beverage Management offers a series of courses for those employed in the Food and Beverage sector of the Hospitality Industry and who wish to study in order to progress in their chosen careers. The courses have been designed to meet the requirements of City and Guilds.
More about City And Guilds UK
City & Guilds is the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries, and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. With over 8500 centres in 100 countries, City & Guilds is recognised by employers worldwide for providing qualifications that offer proof of the skills they need to get the job done.
The City & Guilds Group includes City & Guilds, ILM (the Institute of Leadership & Management, which provides management qualifications, learning materials and membership services), City & Guilds NPTC (which offers land-based qualifications and membership services), City & Guilds HAB (the Hospitality Awarding Body), and City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development. City & Guilds also manages the Engineering Council Examinations on behalf of the Engineering Council.
There are currently 81 Hospitality Colleges in South Africa, which offer City and Guilds qualifications and, in 2009 more than 2500 certificates were issued. City and Guilds is backed by professional industry organisation such as The South African Chefs Association and is fast becoming the preferred and recognised qualification industry in South Africa. If you wish to travel overseas, the City and Guilds courses are recognised in over 100 countries worldwide, which make it portable too.
Please Note:
Until further notice, all three courses are only available to students living in Gauteng, South Africa. For the Foundation level and Proficiency level courses, candidates must attend an assessment at an approved City and Guilds centre which is The HTA School of Culinary Art in Randburg, Gauteng. Similarly with Certificate course, students must write their exams at The HTA School of Culinary Art in Randburg, Gauteng (an approved City and Guilds exam centre).
