SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND LEISURE
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
1 YEAR (FULL TIME) I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 110944I NQF LEVEL: 5 I CREDITS: 120
The “world can be your oyster” with this dynamic Higher Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism. Students will get to master concierge skills, and enjoy theoretical work in terms of hotel management, the different hospitality and tourism sectors, budgeting, costing and more. This immersive learning programme blends theory and hands-on experiences, enabling direct application of concepts in real-world scenarios. Career options include Culinary Tourism Specialist, Digital Nomad Concierge, Cruise Director, and Destination Conference/Wedding Planner.
Who should enrol?
- Interested in careers in hospitality and tourism
- Who enjoy creating memorable travel experiences and working with people
- Seeking a broad-based education as a launchpad for an exciting hospitality and tourism career
- Already working in the tourism and hospitality industry and seeking a formal qualification
Admission requirements
- A NSC with a higher certificate pass (HC) or an equivalent local school leaving qualification such as an NCV with higher education admission
- Alternatively, in the case of international school leaving qualifications, a SAQA level 4 evaluation
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Ability to apply your broad understanding of key concepts, services, laws, principles, rules and theories to the tourism and hospitality industries.
- Solid client relations and service skills.
Career opportunities
- Culinary Tourism Specialist
- Digital Nomad Concierge
- Destination Conference/Wedding Planner
- Front of House Receptionist
- Food and Beverage Assistant
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1:
- Business Tourism
- South African Tourism
- Rooms Divisions and Reception
Semester 2:
- Food and Beverage Skills
- Food and Beverage Practical
- Concierge Fundamentals
- Year Subject: Work Integrated Learning
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees, textbooks and any special equipment you will need is detailed by the middle of the year on the “Additional costs schedule” available from your closest campus.