Courses
International Professional Chef Management Programme
- Qualification:International Professional Chef Management Programme
- Duration:Feb - Nov
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Full Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Nov 2013
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Your ultimate goal is to be the executive Chef of 5, 6 or 7 star leading international hotels, food and beverage operations or top restaurants anywhere in the world. You like to dazzle your guests with your latest food creations using the freshest, trendiest ingredients. You would love to manage people and a successful team ensuring the business is profitable and a resounding success.
Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Qualification:Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Duration:February to November
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Full Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Nov 2012
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Does the challenge of cooking the finest food appeal to you? Would you like to work in some of the best restaurants locally and around the world? There are so many options available, but in a few years they could lead you to running the best kitchens in the world. Look no further, register for this Diploma. Cooking methods, knife skills, meat and fish fabrication, linked up with your own creativity, will form the ground work of becoming the next big name in the industry.
Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Qualification:Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Duration:February to November
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Full Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Starting out? Testing the waters? Would you like to know if this career is for you? Get a foot in the door by starting with the Certificate from which you can articulate into the Diploma. This is the ideal certificate for you to learn the basic chef fundamentals.
Diploma in Patisserie
- Qualification:Diploma in Patisserie
- Duration:February to November
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Full Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 30 Nov 2012
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
This Diploma will assist you in becoming a specialist in your field in pastry, breads or baking, to name just a few. With this qualification, you could run your own bakery, where you could manipulate the ingredients and create your own masterpieces. You can now create your own wedding cake masterpieces, open your own bakery and let your creativity run wild.
Programme in Chocolate Arts and Confectionery
- Qualification:Programme in Chocolate Arts and Confectionery
- Duration:8 weeks
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Full Time:
- Dates: 27 Feb 2012 - 23 Apr 2012
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Do you aspire to be a chocolatier or confectioner? This Chocolate Course is suited to people who have a highly creative flair. Our newest programme offers you the opportunity to expand your chocolate and pastry repertoire and place you in the top echelons of the Pastry arena.
Hospitality Management Programme
- Qualification:Hospitality Management Programme
- Duration:2 years including industry experience
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Full Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Nov 2013
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and energised environment? Are you looking for variety in your career and do you feel empowered when you are being of service to others? Do you want to make a difference in peoples’ lives? If yes, then you should enter the world of Hospitality Management, where the world is your oyster. This qualification has been developed for persons wanting to become managers in the hospitality industry.
Career Opportunities:
This qualification is applicable to all sectors from small bed and breakfast establishments to large hotel groups. It brings together elements of housekeeping, front office, food preparation, food and drink services and management principles.
Block Release - Food Preparation and Cooking
- Qualification:
- Duration:Course dependent
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Part Time:
- Dates: 07 Feb 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
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Industry Placement:
Want to upskill your trainees? With this programme, your staff (students) will attend theory classes during a designated block period at Capsicum.
This programme requires intensive home-study, reading and pre-class preparation. Contact us now to discuss this programme offering.
Foundation Award in Management Principles
- Qualification:Foundation Award in Management Principles
- Duration:
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Full Time:
- Dates: 06 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Through successful completion of the Foundation Award in Management Principles, candidates will be able to show they have gained further knowledge in the core principles of management which will give support to their qualification.
Short Course in Chocolate Arts
- Duration:
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Fun Course:
- Dates: 23 Feb 2012 - 29 Apr 2012
A range of short fun courses for you and your friends are available throughout the year depending on the availability of the facilities.
Short courses on offer at the Cape Town and Johannesburg Branch in 2012.
Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Qualification:Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Duration:February to November
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Part Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Nov 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Does the challenge of cooking the finest food appeal to you? Would you like to work in some of the best restaurants locally and around the world? There are so many options available, but in a few years they could lead you to running the best kitchens in the world. Look no further, register for this Diploma. Cooking methods, knife skills, meat and fish fabrication, linked up with your own creativity, will form the ground work of becoming the next big name in the industry.
Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Qualification:Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking
- Duration:February to June
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Part Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Starting out? Testing the waters? Would you like to know if this career is for you? Get a foot in the door by starting with the Certificate from which you can articulate into the Diploma. This is the ideal certificate for you in order for you to learn the basic chef fundamentals.
Diploma in Patisserie
- Qualification:Diploma in Patisserie
- Duration:February to July
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Part Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Chocolate, sugar, butter and flour are the most important ingredients to create the most tantalising breads, desserts and cakes. This qualification will whet your appetite and entice your taste buds. This diploma will assist you in becoming a specialist in your field in pastry, breads or baking, to name just a few. With this qualification, you could run your own bakery, where you could manipulate the ingredients and create your own masterpieces.
Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts
- Qualification:Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts
- Duration:February to November
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Part Time:
- Dates: 07 Feb 2012 - 25 Nov 2012
- Industry Placement: Optional
Introduction:
Would you like to run your own catering company, restaurant, or guest house or be a Consultant to the industry? If you are looking for a qualification to enhance your management skills in the kitchen and run your own business, then look no further.
Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts - Day Release
- Qualification:Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts - Day Release
- Duration:One 4-hour session per week
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Day Release:
- Dates: 06 Feb 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Capsicum is proud to offer City & Guilds Professional Qualifications available as a Day Release Programme. The Day Release Programme is offered with the following methods of tuition: attend one lecture per week; kitchen practicals; assessment in the workplace by qualified assessors and a portfolio of evidence.
If you wish to continue working in the industry and cannot attend full time classes, then this is the programme for you. This programme requires intensive home-study, reading and pre-class preparation. Additional time will be required for your studies, reading and the completion of assignments.
Contact us now to discuss this programme offering.
Modularised Programme in Chocolate Arts and Confectionery
- Qualification:
- Duration:
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Day Release:
- Dates: 18 May 2012 - 18 May 2012
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Industry Placement:
The Capsicum Culinary Studio Development Division, is proud to launch the Art of Chocolate Programme to professional chefs and patissiers in Industry in the state-of-the-art Chocolate Kitchen at the Cape Town campus in Pinelands.
The mastermind behind this new creative programme, Chocolatier and Executive Chef of Capsicum, Chef Alfred Henry, ensures that chefs attending this programme will leave enthused and inspired.
Block Release - Hotel Operations
- Qualification:
- Duration:
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Part Time:
- Dates: 13 Feb 2012 - 13 Feb 2012
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Industry Placement:
Learners will attend one 6 week block release programme at Capsicum per year over a 3 – year period. Learners spend the year in the workplace where they will be required to develop their practical skills and at the same time build a comprehensive Portfolio of Evidence to demonstrate competence in their learnt skills. A Capsicum assessor will visit the learner in the workplace and provide guidance on their Portfolio of Evidence. A report will be submitted to the Employer in the learner’s progress.
Master Skills
- Duration:1 Evening
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Fun Course:
- Dates: 24 Jan 2012 - 24 Jan 2012
These courses are for the more advanced students with a qualification and the experience who would like to enhance their skills and take it to the next level.
Master Skills on offer in are:
Artisanal Bread Making
Chocolate Decorating
Desserts
For more information call 086 111 CHEF (2433)
Diploma in Patisserie - Day Release
- Qualification:Diploma in Patisserie - Day Release
- Duration:One 4-hour session per week
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Day Release:
- Dates: 06 Feb 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Capsicum is proud to offer City & Guilds Professional Qualifications available as a Day Release Programme. The Day Release Programme is offered with the following methods of tuition: attend one lecture per week; kitchen practicals; assessment in the workplace by qualified assessors and a portfolio of evidence.
If you wish to continue working in the industry and cannot attend full time classes, then this is the programme for you. This programme requires intensive home-study, reading and pre-class preparation. Additional time will be required for your studies, reading and the completion of assignments.
Contact us now to discuss this programme offering.
Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking - Day Release
- Qualification:Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking - Day Release
- Duration:One 4-hour session per week
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Day Release:
- Dates: 20 Feb 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Learners attend theory or practical classes once per week for four hours over a 10 month period each year, at the respective Capsicum Campus. Learners spend the rest of the year in the workplace where they will be required to develop a comprehensive Portfolio of Evidence to demonstrate competence in their skills. Assessment will take place over the period and a Registered Capsicum Assessor will visit the learner in the workplace.
Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking - Day Release
- Qualification:Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking - Day Release
- Duration:One 4-hour session per week
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Day Release:
- Dates: 06 Feb 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
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Industry Placement:
Introduction:
Capsicum is proud to offer City & Guilds Professional Qualifications available as a Day Release Programme. The Day Release Programme is offered with the following methods of tuition: attend one lecture per week; kitchen practicals; assessment in the workplace by qualified assessors and a portfolio of evidence.
If you wish to continue working in the industry and cannot attend full time classes, then this is the programme for you. This programme requires intensive home-study, reading and pre-class preparation. Additional time will be required for your studies, reading and the completion of assignments.
Contact us now to discuss this programme offering.
Team Building
- Duration:1 Day - Offered all year through
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Fun Course:
- Dates: 20 Feb 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
For an alternative team building event, join us at Capsicum for a fun, interactive cooking experience you and your team will never forget.





























