| Course | DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS |
| MQA No : | FA 0592 |
| MOE Reference : | KPT/JPS R/812/4/0141(FA 0592)08/21 |
| Duration : | 3 Years |
| Entry Requirement: | (1) PASS SPM with minimum 3 credits in any subject; OR (2) PASS O-level with minimum C Grade in any 3 subject; OR (3) PASS SKM (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia) level 3 in Food Preparation or Pastry or Bakery AND PASS SPM with minimum 1 credit in any subject; OR (4) PASS UEC with minimum B Grade in any 3 subject; OR (5) PASS Sijil Kolej Komuniti AND PASS SPM with minimum 1 credit in any subject; OR (6) PASS certificate level in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00; OR (7) PASS STPM with minimum C Grade (NGMP 2.0) in any subject; OR (8) PASS STAM with minimum rank Maqbul level. |
| Brief Description of the Programme | |
| The program offers a strong foundation for students who aspire to become a career – driven individual in the local and international culinary industry. A sound in-depth education in Culinary Arts. It provides the necessary supervisory and technical skills that will prepare the student for a career in restaurants or related hospitality operations. It offers an entrepreneurial path to the graduate of this program to begin his/her own culinary business. | |
| Who should be joining? | |
| School leavers. Employees of culinary industry. Any individual who has the spirit or perseverance to work in the culinary industry. He/She must have the full commitment, vision and belief that the culinary industry would be a better career opportunity. | |
| Career prospects | |
| Chef at Restaurants / Hotels / Resorts / Cruise.Entrepreneur operating restaurant / caterer / food truck.Foodservice in health /medical / army and many more institutions.Chef at Restaurants / Hotels / Resorts / Cruise. Entrepreneur operating restaurant / caterer / food truck. Foodservice in health /medical / army and many more institutions. Specialist in food manufacturing. Culinary Tutor. Food Stylist. Have the opportunity to work abroad. | |
| Options for Academic Progression | |
| Students may pursue study and progress in such programmes at offering universities locally and internationally:- Bachelor Degree programme in Culinary Art Bachelor Degree programme in Restaurant Operation Bachelor Degree programme in Pastry & Bakery Bachelor Degree in Culinology | |
| What are the attractions about this Programme? | |
| Industry oriented curricullum structure. State-of-the-art and condusive learning facilities. Six months Industrial Training within studies duration locally and internationally.Actively participate in culinary competitions.Industry experienced lecturers. | |
| Salary guide for The Fresh Graduates | |
| Job Title | Salary (RM) |
| Chef (Junior / Commis) | 1,300 – 2,200 |
