Hospitality Career Path
Official name: National Certificate (Vocational): Hospitality
Finish school with a career in hospitality. Three levels of food preparation, hospitality services and client services, together with English, Maths Literacy and Life Orientation.
QualificationNC(V), Levels 2 to 4
EntryGrade 9 or higher
Length3 years
DHET-registered private college 2023/FE07/012 · NC(V) Levels 2 to 4 · Entry from Grade 9 · National DHET exams
Why this course
Matric with a career
NC(V) is a national qualification that mixes school subjects with real hospitality skills.
A national qualification
DHET NC(V) Levels 2 to 4
A recognised qualification from the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Practical
Kitchen and service skills
Food preparation and hospitality services at every level.
Options
Work or further study
Go into hospitality work, or on to further study.
The outcome
What you will be able to do
By Level 4, learners can:
Prepare food safely using a range of cooking methods
Cook fish, meat, poultry, sauces, cakes, pastry and desserts
Provide table, counter and wine service
Take bookings, handle payments and plan menus
Look after guests and clients professionally
Follow health and safety rules
Understand the hospitality industry and self-employment
What you learn
Three levels
Open any subject to see what it covers at that level.
3 levels
7 subjects per level
Grade 9 entry
Level 1
Level 2
Food Preparation
Cleaning, knives, storage, frying, grilling, baking, starches, fruit, vegetables and sandwiches.
Hospitality Generics
The hospitality industry sectors and hygiene.
Hospitality Services
The basics of service and housekeeping.
Client Services & Human Relations
Dealing with clients and working with people.
Level 2
Level 3
Food Preparation
Fish, stocks and soups, cakes, dough, pastry and cold presentation.
Hospitality Generics
Menus, payments and bookings.
Hospitality Services
Cellar, table, counter and housekeeping service.
Level 3
Level 4
Food Preparation
Meat, poultry and game, sauces, desserts and deliveries.
Hospitality Generics
Health and safety, menu development and self-employment.
Hospitality Services
Wine, cocktails, silver service, meetings and stores.
Level 4
Every level
English (First Additional Language)
Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation
Ready to start? Leave your number and we call you back.
Quick check
Is this course for you?
Ask yourself these three questions.
Have you passed Grade 9 or higher?
Would you like a career in hospitality?
Do you want to finish school with job skills?
Three yeses? This course is for you.
How it works
From first call to certificate
EnquireLeave your number. We explain the programme and what you need to apply.
Apply and enrolBring your Grade 9 (or higher) results and we help you enrol.
Study each levelSeven subjects per level: fundamentals plus your vocational subjects.
Tests and examsInternal assessments during the year and national DHET exams.
Move up a levelPass Level 2, then Level 3, then Level 4.
How you are assessed
Vocational subjects
50% internal assessment and 50% national exam. You need 50% in both to pass.
Fundamental subjects
25% internal assessment and 75% national exam.
Time per subject
About 200 hours for each subject, at each level.
What you leave with
What you leave with
An NC(V) qualificationThe National Certificate (Vocational) in Hospitality at the level you pass.
Hospitality skillsPractical kitchen and service skills from the first year.
Where it can take you
Your career ladder
Where NC(V) Hospitality can lead.
Level 4 graduateA national qualification with hospitality skills.
Hospitality workKitchens, restaurants, hotels, lodges and catering.
Skills and learnershipsAdd a learnership such as Professional Cookery or Food & Beverage Services.
Your own businessLevel 4 includes menu development and self-employment.
Questions
Before you enrol
Still unsure? Call or WhatsApp +27 62 495 8450.
What is NC(V)?
The National Certificate (Vocational) is a DHET qualification at Levels 2, 3 and 4. It combines school subjects with a career field, so you finish school with job skills.
Who can apply?
Anyone who has passed Grade 9 or higher. Adults can apply too.
How long does it take?
Three years full time: one year for each level.
Is Injongo registered to offer it?
Yes. Injongo is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private college (2023/FE07/012) to offer NC(V) Hospitality, Education & Development and Primary Agriculture, Levels 2 to 4.
Where are classes held?
Ask us where NC(V) classes run. We will explain the options for your town when you enquire.
Keep exploring
Courses that go well with this one
Kitchen & cooking
Chef in the Making
NC(V) programmes
Early Childhood Career Path
NC(V) programmes
Farming Career Path
Enquire now
We call you back to explain the programme and how to enrol.
Training with a purpose.
Contact
+27 62 495 8450
WhatsApp us
[email protected]
29 Da Gama Road, Jeffreys Bay
Injongo College is the trading name of Injongo FET College (Pty) Ltd, reg. 2017/439489/07. CATHSSETA-accredited skills development provider 613/P/00381/2022. DHET-registered private college 2023/FE07/012 for NC(V) programmes. Training in Jeffreys Bay, Knysna, George, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Cape St Francis and Mossel Bay.