Hospitality Management

The diploma in Hospitality Management studies, aims to equip learners with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience that the industry demands. This qualification meets the needs of students who wish to pursue careers in the management of hotels, lodges, restaurants, catering and events.

After three years of intensive training the qualified student will be capable of functioning as a Hospitality Industry Manager. Hospitality Management graduates are in demand both nationally and internationally.

Individual who:

• wants to follow a career in the hospitality industry regardless of age
• likes the ever changing world of this industry and do not want to be limited to time and place
• sees human interaction and customer service as a challenge

NSC (Gr 12) with entrance to Diploma studies or National Certificate (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Diploma studies, as specified by UMALUSI

Year 1: 200 hours practical work experience.

Year 2: 400 hours practical work experience.

Year 3: 900 hours experiential learning in the industry during the last 6 months of the year.

• Hotel Manager
• Guest House Manager
• Lodge Manager
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Banqueting Manager
• Catering Manager
• Rooms Division Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Events Manager
• Entrepreneur

• Introductory Wine Course (CWA)
• First Aid Course (Level 1)
• Bartending Course
• Micros Fidelio (Hotel Booking System)