National Certificate: Hospitality

The Hospitality industry consists of a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, restaurants, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise lining and a number of additional fields. The hospitality industry is a billion dollar industry that mostly depends on the availability of leisure time and disposable income. A Hospitality unit such as a restaurant, hotel or even an amusement park consists of multiple groups, such as facility maintenance, direct operations (servers, housekeepers, porters, kitchen workers, bartenders, etc.), management, marketing and human resources. Students who enter the hospitality industry need to keep in mind that this involves a specific lifestyle, thus requiring authenticity, professionalism and actual concern for the happiness and well being of their customers. This will ensure the success of your career

Vocational Activities

• Manage a guest house
• Deal with client services in an accommodation facility
• Work as assistant cook / chef preparing food in a restaurant, hotel, or guesthouse
• Work as a housekeeper in a hotel or guesthouse

Career opportunities

• Housekeeping
• Food and Beverage Management
• Hotel Management
• Accommodation Services
• Events management
• Cheffing

Duration: 3 years – full time