Higher Certificate in Hospitality Studies
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• 1 Year • Full-time • NQF Level 5 •
SHS – Institute of Hospitality Management
Higher Certificate in Hospitality Studies
• 1 Year • Full-time • NQF Level 5 •
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Your journey into the exciting world of hospitality starts here.
Your journey into the exciting world of hospitality starts here.
The Higher Certificate in Hospitality Studies is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Whether your dream is to work in hotels, restaurants, guest houses, events, resorts, cruise ships or tourism businesses, this one-year full time qualification gives you the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence to get started.
The Higher Certificate in Hospitality Studies is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Whether your dream is to work in hotels, restaurants, guest houses, events, resorts, cruise ships or tourism businesses, this one-year full time qualification gives you the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence to get started.
At SHS – Institute of Hospitality Management, you will gain hands-on experience in core areas of hospitality:
You will also develop the essential business and workplace skills that today’s hospitality employers are looking for, including communication, numeracy, computer literacy, customer service and operational finance.
At SHS – Institute of Hospitality Management, you will gain hands-on experience in core areas of hospitality:
You will also develop the essential business and workplace skills that today’s hospitality employers are looking for, including communication, numeracy, computer literacy, customer service and operational finance.
This qualification is ideal for:
- School leavers looking for a career-focused qualification
- Students who may not yet meet degree entry requirements and are looking for a pathway to our Bachelor of Hospitality Management or other degree or diploma studies
- Individuals wanting to enter the hospitality industry quickly.
This qualification is ideal for:
- School leavers looking for a career-focused qualification
- Students who may not yet meet degree entry requirements and are looking for a pathway to our Bachelor of Hospitality Management or other degree or diploma studies
- Individuals wanting to enter the hospitality industry quickly.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to Hospitality
- Hospitality Service
- Hospitality Accommodation Services
- Fundamental Food Preparation
- Communication Fundamentals
- Business Communication
- Hospitality Numeracy
- Computer Literacy
- Basic Operational Finances
- Hospitality Service
A key part of the programme is Work Integrated Learning, where you gain valuable industry exposure and practical workplace experience. This means you graduate with both knowledge and real-world skills that employers value.
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Hospitality
Hospitality Service
Hospitality Accommodation Services
Fundamental Food Preparation
Communication Fundamentals
Business Communication
Hospitality Numeracy
Computer Literacy
Basic Operational Finances
Work Integrated Learning and industry internship
A key part of the programme is Work Integrated Learning, where you gain valuable industry exposure and practical workplace experience. This means you graduate with both knowledge and real-world skills that employers value.
Why Choose SHS?
- Industry-focused curriculum
- Practical learning and internships
- Small classes and personalized attention
- Strong links with hospitality employers
- A pathway into further hospitality qualifications
- A qualification designed to prepare you for employment and supervisory opportunities
Why Choose SHS?
Industry-focused curriculum
Practical learning and internships
Small classes and personalised attention
Strong links with hospitality employers
A pathway into further hospitality qualifications
A qualification designed to prepare you for employment and supervisory opportunities
 Graduates of this programme can pursue careers in:
 Graduates of this programme can pursue careers in:
Hotels and Resorts
Restaurants and Food Service
Front Office and Guest Relations
Hotels and Resorts
Restaurants and Food Service
Front Office and Guest Relations
Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations
Events and Conferencing
Tourism and Travel Services
Hospitality Supervision and Team Leadership
Housekeeping &Accommodation Operations
Events and Conferencing
Tourism and Travel Services
Hospitality Supervision and Team Leadership
Entry Requirement:Â National Senior Certificate with a certificate pass or higher.
Take the first step towards an exciting future in hospitality with SHS – Institute of Hospitality Management.
Entry Requirement:Â National Senior Certificate with a certificate pass or higher.
Take the first step towards an exciting future in hospitality with SHS – Institute of Hospitality Management.