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Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand

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Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand

 

Total Credits: 52
NQF Level: 4

 

Purpose: This qualification provides foundational skills for assisting in food preparation and service, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring safety in kitchen and service areas.

 

Key Outcomes:

  • Assist kitchen and service staff with food preparation and service.

  • Hygienically prepare and assemble food items.

  • Maintain sanitation and safety standards in service areas.

 

Target Audience:

  • Individuals aspiring to work as food vendors or in the catering industry.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.

 

Modules:

  1. Knowledge Modules (e.g., Food Safety, Introduction to the Kitchen, Food Preparation Techniques).

  2. Practical Skill Modules (e.g., Food Assembly, Food Production Processes).

  3. Work Experience Modules (e.g., Hygiene and Cleaning Processes).

 

Assessment:

  • Practical demonstrations and written tests.

  • Workplace evidence of competence.

  • Final Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).

 

Certification:

  • Certificate of Competence issued by QCTO upon successful completion.

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