NATIONAL DIPLOMA

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

Transform your culinary dreams into a mouthwatering reality.

Why Choose the National N Diploma Programme?

Enter the exciting world of Hospitality and Catering, where crafting delectable dishes is a true art form! If you’re passionate about blending delightful flavours and leaving people smiling with every bite, this is the field for you. Dive into a course that unpacks nutrition, menu planning, food and beverage service, safety protocols, housekeeping, event planning, kitchen management, guest relations, and entrepreneurial skills. What sets this programme apart is its hands-on approach.

Course Information

You may enter the National N Diploma programme, with any one of the following:

  • A National Senior Certificate
  • Senior Certificate or a National Certificate N3 Food Services.

The National N Diploma is accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). All examinations are set and administered by the Department and the final qualification is issued by the DHET on completion.

Learners will receive the following at each level:
  • National Certificate N4, N5, N6
  • National N Diploma in Hospitality and Catering on completion of N4-N6 and 18-months of in-service training
  • Restaurant and Bar Activities, Function Planning & Events – Pay Estimate: +/- R192 000 to R400 000 per year
  • Food Preparation and Catering – Pay Estimate: +/- R156 000 to R280 000 per year
  • Managerial Position- Pay Estimate: +/- R180 000 to R400 000 per year
  • Guest Liaison Services – Pay Estimate: +/- R168 000 to R285 000 per year
National N4 Certificate Applied Management, Nutrition and Menu Planning, Catering Theory and Practical, Sanitation and Safety, Management Communication N4
National N5 Certificate Applied Management, Catering Theory and Practical, Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Food and Beverage Services N4, N5
National N6 Certificate Applied Management, Catering Theory and Practical, Introductory Computer Practice, Communication and Human Relations N4, N6

Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable National N Diploma in Hospitality and Catering pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.

Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.

Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
  • Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
  • Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
  • 24-hour access.

On successful completion, you will receive a National N Diploma in Hospitality and Catering and may further your studies at a University of Technology.

Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more options to study further.

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