Certificate (1 Year) | Diploma (2 Years) | Higher Diploma (3 Years)
- Registered course with the Cyprus Ministry of Education & Culture
- The course is under Accreditation by the Council of Educational Evaluation Accreditation (C.E.E.A.) of the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture
- Language: English
- Morning or Evening Classes
Aims of the Course
1. Certificate
The Certificate provides a broad introduction to the theory and practical sides of food preparation, giving the necessary knowledge and practical experience to operate as a front line worker in a kitchen environment of a typical service outlet.
2. Diploma
The Diploma 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 kitchen environment of a typical service outlet.
3. Higher Diploma
The Higher Diploma takes these skills to the level appropriate to a person preparing for working in first level management.
International Examinations:
KES COLLEGE is an approved examination center by City & Guilds International – U.K. for this course. Hense, the students are eligible to take the City & Guilds examinations and, after success, to get the City & Guilds qualifications.
Industrial Placement
Industrial placement is a key element of the course and offers the students an excellent opportunity to develop a range of practical knowledge and skills. During the four Summer months (June, July, August, September) of PAID placement students are able to work in a variety of areas, gain hands-on experience and learn how an organisation is managed.
KES COLLEGE has excellent contacts with a large number of employers across the island. Links have been established with many of the major players in food preparation and catering, who are all willing to offer placement opportunities to our students.
Placement tutors work closely with the students to identify the most suitable organisation and location, giving advice and support prior to, during and after the placement.
Future Prospects
Former students are currently employed as chefs, restaurant managers and in food and beverage sales and marketing, event catering and catering recruitment.