TUT National Diploma in Hospitality Management

Title: Unlock Your Future in Hospitality Management with a National Diploma

Are you passionate about the world of hospitality and eager to embark on a rewarding career journey? Look no further than the National Diploma in Hospitality Management, offered at Pretoria Campus under qualification code NDHM04 and classified at NQF Level 6. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about this program and how it can kickstart your hospitality career.

Important Update for New Applicants

Before we dive into the exciting world of hospitality management, here’s a critical update for all prospective students. If you plan to enroll in this qualification for the first time in 2017 or later, take note that the Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) option will no longer be available from 2020. Instead, it’s being replaced by qualifications that align with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework. Be sure to check the university’s website for the latest information on these new qualifications.

Admission Requirements and Selection Criteria

Let’s discuss the admission requirements for this program, which vary depending on when you obtained your senior certificate.

For applicants who obtained a senior certificate before 2008, here are the requirements:

• A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• English at Higher Grade (E symbol) or Standard Grade (C symbol).
• A pass in Accounting and Mathematics at Standard Grade (D symbol).
• Another science subject at Higher Grade (E symbol) or Standard Grade (C symbol).
• Two other commercial subjects at Higher Grade (E symbol) or Standard Grade (C symbol).
• Recommended subjects include Food and Beverage Management, Home Economics, Hospitality Management, and Hotel and Catering.

Selection for admission involves a TUT potential assessment and a personal interview with the departmental selection panel.

For applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate in or after 2008:

• A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification.
• An achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

No specific recommended subjects are required for this category. To be considered, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.

For applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational):

• A National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
• 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation).
• 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.

To be considered, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.

Program Duration and Structure

The National Diploma in Hospitality Management is a three-year program offered through day classes, with intake available in January only.

Throughout the program, students will gain practical experience by attending activities and practicals in the evenings and on weekends. Due to the unique demands of the hospitality industry, students are required to work for a specified number of weeks at practical training facilities, even during weekends, university holidays, or public holidays. Students must arrange their own transportation to and from these training facilities, which may not always be at the Pretoria or Soshanguve campuses.

Academic Progress and Promotions

Students must maintain a high level of class attendance. They are allowed to be absent for a maximum of only two practical classes per year and must attend at least 85% of theoretical lectures. To progress smoothly, students must pass both the practical and theoretical components of subjects.

Textbooks and Additional Requirements

Students are required to purchase textbooks for their studies. Additionally, several certificates, including a First-Aid Certificate, Opera Short Course Certificate, Preliminary Wine Course Certificate, Wine Service Certificate, and Wines of the World Certificate, must be submitted before the diploma is issued.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

For information regarding Recognition of Prior Learning, equivalence, and status, please refer to Chapter 30 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations.

Subject Credits and Curriculum

The program consists of three years, each with a set of subjects and practicals. Each subject carries a specific credit value, and students must complete all required subjects to earn the diploma.

Here’s a glimpse of the curriculum for the program:

First Year:

• Accommodation Management I
• Culinary Studies and Nutrition I
• Culinary Studies and Nutrition: Theory I
• Culinary Studies and Nutrition: Practical I
• Culinary Studies and Nutrition: Nutrition I
• Food and Beverage Studies I
• Food and Beverage Studies: Theory I
• Food and Beverage Studies: Practical I
• Hospitality Communication I
• Hospitality Financial Management I
• Hospitality Management I
• Hospitality Health and Safety I
• Hospitality Information Systems IA
• Hospitality Information Systems IB
• Service Excellence I

Stay tuned for the continuation of the curriculum and more exciting details about the National Diploma in Hospitality Management in the next part of this blog post!