Certificate Level

Course Content and Duration

This programme of studies offers extensive theoretical and practical exposure in Food & Beverage Services and Supervisory Studies. The programme provides more practice involving a broader range of skills appropriate to a person operating as a front line worker with some supervisory responsibilities in a typical service outlet.

This certificate programme runs over two (2) semesters.

Entry Criteria

Students in possession of the Foundation Level Certificate having a pass in all subjects with an average grade of not less than 65%. Students must achieve at least a grade of 65% in the core modules (Theory and Practice).

Students who have successfully completed the ESTS programme in Food Preparation & Service or Restaurant/Bar Operations with a pass in all subjects and an average grade of not less than 65% in all modules with at least a grade of 65% in the core modules (Theory and Practice).

Modules covered:

FBI 11 - FOOD SERVICE INTERMEDIATE THEORY

FBI 12 - FOOD SERVICE INTERMEDIATE PRACTICAL

FBI 13 - BEVERAGE SERVICE INTERMEDIATE THEORY

FBI 14 - BEVERAGE SERVICE INTERMEDIATE PRACTICAL

HSI 01 - HEALTH & SAFETY

SSI 01 - PURCHASING & QUALITY CONTROL

SSI 03 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

SSI 04 - SUPERVISORY SKILLS IN CATERING OPERATIONS

SSI 06 - BASIC COSTINGS

SSI 07 - CATERING EVENTS

SSI 08 - FOOD NUTRITION AND DIET

SSI 10 - CONFERENCE & BANQUETNG SUPERVISION

SSI 11 - BASIC WINES

SSI 12 - GASTRONOMY

SSI 13 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING

LLG/LLI/LLF - LANGAUGE OPTION

ITI 01 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Apart from the above modules the students have to attend a number of tutorial sessions in a year.

Tutorials:

Throughout the academic year the students will be asked to attend a number of set tutorials arranged with their assigned tutor.

During these tutorials the student will receive:

• Career guidance
• Feedback on academic performance
• Support in case of poor performance
• Guidance and support in social and personal development
• Comments on absenteeism

To obtain the credit value students need to attend their compulsory tutorial sessions. Students are also welcome to attend further tutorial sessions should they feel it is necessary.

Progression

Students who pass in all subjects with an overall 65% average grade at Certificate Level and who successfully complete a twelve (12) month international internship can then apply for the Diploma in Food and Beverage Service programme of studies.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP:

The twelve (12) month International Internship is a compulsory component of the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management programme of studies.

Students who apply for an International Internship and who are accepted by properties approved by ITS, will have to make their own travel and insurance arrangements. The International Internship Coordinating Unit's decision on the placement of students is final.

The students may find their own International Internship placement, provided that the Internship Coordinating Unit approves such an arrangement. In such cases the students will be responsible for their own travel and insurance arrangements. They will also have to pay for the issue of their work permit.

Students will be expected to sign a commitment form undertaking to undergo the full period of industrial training abroad. Students who abandon their industrial internship without a justifiable cause may be liable to disciplinary action.

Students are to adhere to the conditions relating to the issue of the work permits prevailing overseas at the time of issue.