Introduction
If you dream of making your mark in the broader culinary world, look no further than the Three-Year ICA Diploma. ICA’s flagship three year programme equips students with comprehensive ICA credentials, encompassing full chefs qualifications and advanced patisserie accreditation. Optional International qualification further expands your education through invaluable trade-related subjects such as Supplier Relations & Manageability and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality.
The ICA is the only culinary institution offering additional career options within the hospitality industry, with a choice of specialization fields in the final year of study. Employment opportunities are both extensive and inspiring, with career paths leading to product development for global companies like Woolworths, food stylists, writers and editors for high-end SA publications, occupations in the thrilling world of television as well as sommeliers in top South African restaurants and international Michelin-starred establishments.
Course Information
First Year
- Theory of Fundamental Cooking
- Practical of Fundamental Cooking
- Theory of Fundamental Pâtisserie
- Practical of Fundamental Pâtisserie
- Operational Management 101
- Strategic Marketing
- Nutrition 101
- Food & Society 101
- Menu Compilation 101
- Front of House 101
- Wine 101
Industry Training
Second Year
Third Year
Qualification
