Hospitality and Catering Services N4-N6

What you should know about Hospitality and Catering Services N4-N6.

Hospitality and Catering Services forms an integral part of the Tourism Industry of South Africa. The government is investing into the Training and Development of this Industry for Job Creation. Our learners are equipped with the opportunity to refine, re-design and perfect their cooking and management skills in this dynamic, growing industry. The qualification places equal emphasis on academic, practical and integrated learning experience of the student. The qualification is aimed at individuals who are passionate about serving people and who have what it takes for this demanding industry. This course is designed to focus on 3 disciplines in the Hospitality field i.e. Professional Cookery, Accommodation & House Keeping, and Food & Beverage Management.

Each N-Level in Hospitality and Catering Services N4-N6 takes a minimum of 6 months (Semester) to complete. A student in the possession of Grade12 or equivalent is admitted into N4. One can proceed to the next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed with minimum of 4 subjects. On successful completion of each level the candidate will be issued with a National Certificate by The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Quality assured by The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). It is recommended that students enrolling on the National N4 Certificate programme complete the N5 and N6 as well as the 18-month or 2000 hours of suitable workplace experiential training in order to qualify for the National Diploma. 

The NATED Business/General Studies N4-N6 qualification is designed to provide the theoretical component in order for you to attain a National Diploma in Hospitality and Catering Services. The practical component comprises of a minimum of 18 months (2000 national working hours) relevant work experience.

The Department of Higher Education will issue you with a National Certificate once you have passed each level with a minimum of 4 subjects eg. N4, N5, N6.

• Minimum Admission Requirements
• Grade 11 or 12 or equivalent qualification

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• NOTE: Proceed to next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed i.e. N4 for N5, N5 for N6.

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• Minimum Duration
• 6 Months (Semester)
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What subjects will I be taking?