Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management (2 Years) (2nd intake)
Course code: DHM 5266
Can promote to Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management (Final Year) awarded by University of West London
Application Deadline: 4th November, 2024
Schoolarship has already closed on 31st May, 2020
Programme Duration:
Introduction:
- The Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management is designed to provide those, Asian and European who are preparing to enter the Hotel and Catering Industry with critical awareness of the Menu Studies, Food & Beverage Service Operations, General Kitchen and Kitchen Management, etc. This programme enables individuals to investigate global, regional and local perspectives on Hotel Culinary Arts Management and to enhance their skills and knowledge with practical kitchen experience. Western culinary skills can enable students to unleash their creativity and realize their artistic potential through the process of arranging dishes (Physical Arts). And the process of serving customers can also learn how to care for the elderly and other people (nursing department).
Course Structure:
Year 1
- Food Safety and Occupational Safety and Health
- Food Safety Regulations
- Risk Management
- General Kitchen Operations*
- Kitchen Operations & Supervision
- Food Processing
- Fundamentals of Culinary
- Bakery and Pastry 1*
- Baking Methods
- Bread and Pastries
- Food and Beverage Service Operations 1*
- Food & Beverage Management
- Food & Beverage Service
- Communication and Report Writing Skills
- Communication Methods
- Different Report Writing Skills
- Hospitality Sector
- Quality Customer Service
- Hotel Operations
- Gastronomy
- Fashionable Garde Manger
- Creative Western Cuisine
- Amazing Delicacies
- Purchasing Management & Cost Control
- Purchasing Management
- Food Cost Control
- Menu Studies
- Menu Planning
- Menu Design
- Essential skills*
- Basic Kinfe Skills
- Tossing Technique
- Repair and Maintenance
* Kitchen Lesson
Year 2
- Bakery and Pastry 2 (Professional Bakery and Pastry)*
- Bread, Cake and Baking Techniques
- Professional Dessert Making
- Food and Beverage Service Operations 2*
- Restaurant Operations and Supervision (Lunch)
- Food and Beverage Business Regulations
- Kitchen Management
- Role of Chef
- Supervisory Skills
- Food and Beverage Pairing
- Wine & Spirits
- Pairing for Food & Beverage
- Hospitality Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Planning
- Job Analysis
- Hospitality Marketing
- Marketing Process
- Marketing Mix
- Culinary Business Analysis *
- Developing a Business Startup Plan
- Business Startup Strategies
- Restaurant Operations and Supervision (Dinner)
- Product Development
- Butchery and Plated Dessert
- Industrial Training
- Students will be arranged in different types of hotels and take up their industrial training
* Kitchen Lesson
Medium of Instruction: English
Tuition Fee:
- $22680 per instalment (total 5 instalments)
Payment Schedule:
1st instalment : (Refer to offer letter)
2nd instalment : May 2025
3rd instalment : Sep 2025
4th instalment : Dec 2025
5th instalment : Mar 2026
Entry Requirements:
- Completion of Secondary 6 with Level 3 in the HKDSE English Exam or 5.0 in IELTS exam; or equivalent
- Holder of Diploma for Tertiary Studies; or
- Equivalent qualifications; and
- Pass in admission interview.
Tutors:
- The school has a team of professional European and American tutors to provide professional training for students.
Award & Assessment:
- Upon completion of all the modules successfully, students will receive an Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management from Hong Kong Culinary Academy.
- Achieve 90% attendance or above in each Module
- All modules combined must achieve 50% or above in average (does not include the industrial training)
- For those who do not meet the English Language Entry Requirement (IELTS level 5.0), they have to attend an IELTS examination and reach level 5.0
Scholarship Policy
In order to help youngsters to further their education and pursue a professional career, Hong Kong Youth Care Association offers scholarships of up to $49,800** to Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management (2 & 3 Years) students. Scholarships are awarded based upon below criteria.
- Apply successfully before 31st May every year.
- Obtain IELTS 4.5 or above (before 31st Aug 2022) or
by HKCA English Assessment (Passing Mark: 50%)
- Complete 200 hours voluntary work:
- Assist the teacher in the interest classes including clean up sink, utensils and etc.
- Perform store operations
- Other duties as assigned by the Academy
- Attend the graduation ceremony of Year 2.
- Achieve 90% attendance or above in year 1
- 1 recommendation from chef teachers
Qualified students will receive the scholarship in year 2.
** Subject to the availability funding from the Hotel & Culinary Industry and the number of successful candidates.
Further Studies:
- Students can also entry into the final year of a degree programme in University of West London, Derby University or B.H.M.S.. It is required to obtain the Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management and IELTS 6.0 or above.
Application Deadline: 4th November, 2024
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Contact Us
Hong Kong Culinary Academy
1/F & 2/F, Block C, Cho Yiu Centre,
Cho Yiu Chuen,
6 King Cho Road,
Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
Monday – Friday (0900 – 2000), Saturday (0900 – 1600)
Sunday & public holidays (closed)
TEL: 2156 0612 / 2156 0610
FAX: 2529 6311
Collaborative Partner:
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management (Final Year) awarded by University of West London
Students that complete this course can enter directly into the Final Year of Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts at B.H.M.S.