National Certificate Courses offered at NDS Chefs Academy
See our different courses including the course fees and registration fees.
Professional Cookery
National Certificate Junior Chef Level 1
R57 500/ 1 Year
Diploma Culinary Arts Level 2
R63 250/ per year for 2 Years.
Please Note:
- The price for Year 1 is inclusive of the uniform.
- The Price for knife set is not included in the price above.
- All students will have to sit in for the City and Guilds examination.
Food and Beverage Service
National Certificate Food & Beverage Service Level 1
R45 000/ 1 Year
Reception Management
National Certificate Reception Service Level 1
R45 000/ 1 Year
Please Note:
- The Price for uniforms and knife set is not included in the price above.
- All students will have to sit in for the City and Guilds examination.
Accommodation Services
National Certificate Accommodation Service Level 1
R45 000/ 1 Year
Please Note:
- All students will have to sit in for the City and Guilds examination.
Short Courses offered at NDS Chefs Academy
The list below is of the short courses we offer – Please contact us if you require additional information
Basic Cooking Course
R3 16250/ 4 Saturdays
Advanced Cooking Course
R3 795/ 4 Saturdays
Catering Course
R3 47875/ 4 Saturdays
Basic Baking Course
R4 048/ 4 Saturdays
Advanced Baking Course
R4 42750/ 4 Saturdays
One day Biscuit Making
R86250/ 1 Saturday
Kids Cooking Lessons
R690/ 3 Days ( Tuesdays - Thursdays )
Please Note:
- Bookings should be made in advance and payment received at least a week before the time.
- Classes can only accommodate 10 learners at a time.
- Details of what will be cooked on a specific day will be obtained once enrolled.
- Lessons begin at 9:00am to 12:00.
Skills Programs offered at NDS Chefs Academy
All the skills programs are offered to people already in the Industry of hospitality as a lot of hours need to be covered at the workplace.
Chef Assistant
R19 14750/ 21 Days
Food Service Assistant
R7 96950/ 8 Days
Table Attendant
R10 120/ 17 Days
Housekeeping
R5 439/ 7 Days
Laundry Assistant
R4 1474/ 5 Days
Kitchen Cleaner
R5 4 39/ 7 Days
Public Area Cleaner
R4 485/ 6 Days
Waitressing Course
R517/ 1 Day
Customer care Training
R200(per credit) Depends on the credits
Please Note:
- This is ideal for staff development.
- Any other short course selected on Unit standards will also be charged per credit (R200 per credit).
Training and Skills Courses Provided
Basic Customer Care, based on CATHSSETA Unit Standards namely Unit Standard 7789- Provide Customer Service and 7791- Display Cultural awareness in dealing with customers and Colleagues, 7836- Maintain Customer Satisfaction
We also offer management training skills in the following field.
- Introduction to Customer Care (Level 4)
- Advance Customer Care (NQF Level 5)
- Leadership Skills (Conflict Management, Decision Making, Time Management & Problem Solving)
- Communication Skills ( Unit Standard 7822- Prepare written communication, 7794- Communicate Verbally, 7790- Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls)
- Staff Relationship and staff etiquette.
- Health and hygiene.
- Advanced Senior Housekeeping.
- Reception and administration
Learnerships in the following Qualification
- Food and Beverage Services
- Reception Management
- Professional Cookery & Patisserie
- Accommodation Services
- Stock Control
