Diploma in Culinary Arts

_(N/1013/4/0001) (05/27) (MQA/PA 15595)_

INTAKES : January, July, October

DURATION : Full- time 2 years

PROGRAMME LEVEL : Diploma

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :

The Diploma in Culinary Arts is a well-balanced program designed to impart knowledge in the hospitality particularly in culinary area. This program provides students with practical education in food production while developing professionalism and excellence required in different types of kitchens. Student can gain practical experience in the kitchen with other related discipline like business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. Student will learn to produce food quickly and in quantity while working with others.

The program combines the precise training in international relations theory and practice with the analytical and quantitative tools of policy making. This is designed as a transformative program, which offers students the education, training, and first-hand experience essential for successful international careers..

Program Aim :

The program of Diploma in Culinary Arts will produce professionals who are eligible to:

• Accomplish knowledge and efficiency in analyzing culinary arts related problems.
• Adopt practical measures with interpersonal accuracy through effective communication in culinary arts related task.
• Develop digital and numerical solutions using necessary tools for better performance in culinary arts related task.
• Execute leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally undergo entrepreneurial work in the field of culinary arts.
• Display ethical skills and professional responsibility in culinary arts.

SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 

➡️ Possess a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with 3 credits in any subject, or its equivalent; or

➡️ Passed in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (Grade Point, GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; or

➡️ Passed in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum of Maqbul Grade in any subject, or its equivalent; or

➡️ Passed in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in a related field; or

➡️ Certificate [Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF] in a related field or its equivalent.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The job opportunities for Diploma in Culinary Arts graduates are very high owing to the relevancy of education. Students with a Diploma in Culinary Arts can pursue prestigious positions as:

• Food Production (hotel or resort)
• Food & Beverage Service (F&B)
• Commis chef
• Entrepreneurs/restaurant owner
• Food and beverage manager
• Food Stylist
• Catering Supervisor/Manager

Subject Highlights

Duration :
Full Time: 24 months
Part Time: 48 months

• English 1
• Fundamental of marketing
• Introduction to hospitality & tourism industry
• Theory of Food 3
• Fundamentals of Culinary

Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
• Malaysian Studies
• Malay Language Communication 2

• Creative Problem Solving
• English 2
• Culinary Science
• Co-Curriculum 2
• Entrepreneurship
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Introduction to Pastry and Bakery
• Principle of Accounting
• Constitution and Community
• International cuisine
• Malaysian Cuisine
• Restaurant operation

• Asian Cuisine
• Food & Beverages Service Skills
• Commercial Food Production
• Kitchen Management
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Food Nutrition
• Fundamental of Purchasing
• Industrial Training
• Butchery
• Local Hors D’oeuvres & Pastry of Learning