Certificate in Cafe and Restaurant Operations

About the Programme

The Certificate in Cafe and Restaurant Operations provides students with the introductory industry knowledge and practical skills needed to gain a variety of entry-level positions in restaurants and bars. The programme will include some evening classes.

Offered by

Faculty of Consumer Services - School of Culinary and Hospitality Studies

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme or
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.

Motivation to work in the hospitality setting will be determined through an interview. The interview will be conducted by an appropriate Interview Panel. All applicants will be interviewed and this will also provide an opportunity to discuss the following:

• Any learning support that may be required by the applicant
• Any health matters or otherwise that may relate to the handling of food and beverage products during the programme
• Counselling with regards to programme content and applicants’ motivations and reasons for undertaking the programme
• Any other relevant matters such as employment

Cost

$2,989 (approx)

International Student Fees

$9,625 per semester (additional costs up to $1,000)

Programme Summary

The Certificate in Cafe and Restaurant Operations is an introduction to the hospitality workplace and covers food, wine, bar and hot beverage service practices. It is designed to meet the growing demand for café and restaurant staff to be proficient in both food service and food preparation skills.

Courses include:

• Café Kitchen Practices
• Café Culture Practices (includes City and Guilds Barista Skills)
  
• Restaurant Food Service Practices
• Table Beverage Service Practices

Courses

Further Training or Study

MIT Certificate in Hospitality Operations (Level 3)
National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3)

Career Opportunities

Students can staircase into higher level MIT hospitality programmes or gain employment in restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels and tourist venues.

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