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Available courses

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTION

his course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip students with the technical and managerial skills required to excel in the global hospitality and culinary industry. It covers the entire lifecycle of a meal—from raw ingredient selection and professional cooking techniques to sophisticated service and business management.
NIE Technical CollegeNIE Technical College +4
 
Core Learning Objectives
  • Technical Mastery: Develop proficiency in diverse cooking methods (moist and dry heat), knife skills, and the production of stocks, sauces, soups, meats, and pastries.
  • Operational Safety: Implement high standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and food safety (HACCP) to prevent contamination and ensure guest well-being.
  • Business Acumen: Gain essential skills in menu planning, food costing, inventory control, and hospitality accounting to drive profitability.
  • Service Excellence: Master professional table service, beverage preparation (barista and mixology skills), and customer interaction standards.
     
Typical Module Structure
Most programs (such as those by KNEC or TVET CDACC) are divided into three strategic levels:
  • Module 1: Foundations & Practice
    • Focuses on Food Production Theory and Practice, food science, nutrition, and essential support subjects like mathematics for catering and ICT.
  • Module 2: Management & Control
    • Shifts to Food Production Management, food commodities, catering law, and advanced cost control measures.
  • Module 3: Leadership & Sales
    • Covers Sales and Marketing, human relations, principles of management, and the completion of a research or trade project

FOOD AND BEVERAGE ENTREPRNEURSHIP

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of starting, operating, and growing a food and beverage business. Combining practical business tools with industry-specific knowledge, students will learn how to develop viable concepts, create business and financial plans, design operations for foodservice and retail, and build marketing and brand strategies tailored to food and beverage markets. Emphasis is placed on real-world decision making—menu/product development, pricing, supplier relationships, food safety and compliance, cost control, revenue management, and scaling. The course also explores consumer trends, sustainability and ethics in sourcing, risk management, and digital/technology solutions that drive modern food and beverage ventures.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of professional food and beverage service in commercial hospitality operations. It covers the full service cycle—from preparation and setup through service and closing—while emphasizing customer-focused techniques, hygiene and safety, and efficient teamwork. Students learn service styles (e.g., American, French, Russian, buffet, banquet, tray), menu structure and terminology, table setup and mise en place, beverage basics (non‑alcoholic and alcoholic), point-of-sale procedures, and standards for guest interaction and upselling. Practical sessions develop skills in table service, tray and trolley service, food presentation, handling special dietary requests, and proper use and care of service equipment and glassware. The course also addresses sanitation and legal responsibilities (including responsible alcohol service), basic cost control, inventory management, and industry career pathways.