Occupational Certificate in Chef (NQF 5)
QCTO Occupational Qualifications 554 Credits 3 Years Register OnlinePurpose of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a chef. Plans, organizes and executes the preparation, cooking and finishing (presentation, holding and storing) of foods in hotels, restaurants and catering (HORECA) establishments.
Career Focus
- Chef
- Executive Chef
- Sous Chef
Registered with
Department of Higher Education and Training
Accredited by
QCTO (SAQA ID: 101697)
Admission requirements
NQF Level 3 or equivalent
Articulation options
Horizontal
- Certificate: Hospitality Management at NQF Level 5.
- Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management at NQF Level 5.
Vertical
- National Diploma: Hospitality Studies at NQF Level 6.
Assessment of Programme
Richfield will conduct internal assessments by means of assessment activities and signed-off work experience log sheets. Upon successful completion of all modules, Richfield provides a statement of results to the candidate and QCTO, as part of the candidate’s application to complete the External Summative Assessment conducted by the QCTO.
Module Breakdown
Occupational Certificate in Chef – Module Breakdown Year 1
Year 1 Total Credits: 107
Semester 1
NQF Level
Credits
(KM)
assurance (KM)
(KM)
research (KM)
and the hospitality and catering
industry(KM)
Semester 2
NQF Level
Credits
(KM)
management (KM)
(KM)
(PM)
equipment and commodity resources
(PM)
Occupational Certificate in Chef – Module Breakdown Year 2
Year 2 Total Credits: 185
Semester 1
NQF Level
Credits
supervision (KM)
systems (PM)
Semester 2
NQF Level
Credits
Occupational Certificate in Chef – Module Breakdown Year 3
Year 3 Total Credits: 270
Semester 1
NQF Level
Credits
Semester 2
NQF Level
Credits
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