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Certificate in

Catering

DURATION: 1 Year or 2 Semesters

PREREQUISITE: CXC Food and Nutrition at General Proficiency
Grade 1, 2 or 3 or SJPI Diploma in Home Economics.

The Certificate in Catering programme will equip students with basic

catering skills which may be used for self-employment or for entry
into the hospitality industry. Knowledge gained in this programme

may also serve as a foundation for advanced training in Catering.
Emphasis is placed on safe workplace practices and nutrition for
healthy lifestyles. Operational tasks within the trade are embedded

within the study of food preparation and service, cake and pastry
making and international cookery.

Graduates from this programme may have the following as possible
career options: Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Porter, Waiter/Waitress,

Catering Assistant and Counter Service Assistant.

The courses covered in this programme are:

• Catering Skills

• Communication Skills

• Computer Studies

• First-Aid

• Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare

• Table Setting & Service

• Textiles and Laundry

• Work Ethics