Diploma in Culinary Arts
- Field Of Study:
- Hotel, Food & Tourism
- Level Of Study:
- Diploma
- Course Subject:
- Culinary Arts
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The Diploma in Culinary Arts focuses on culinary skills, practical hands-on and theoretical training in all areas of food production. It equip students with real gastronomic skills and knowledge about food preparation, safety and the presentation required for entry into the food service industry. Students will acquire important skills in culinary craft, organisation and management, including stock ordering, scheduling, costing of goods and dealing with suppliers. |
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Programme Aims |
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To equip students with basic culinary and specialised skills in the area of food and management
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To develop transferable skills for entry level positions and career advancement in the hospitality & food service industry
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To prepare students to be professional in their approach and attitude
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Career Prospects |
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The prospects are wide and limitless. Graduates can specialise in pastry & bakery, chocolataire seafoods or become a food critic, author and other fields of culinary. |
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DURATION: 8 Semesters
Key Subjects
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Reading, Vocabulary & Grammar 1 & 2 |
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Drama & Role Play in English |
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Basic Academic Reading and Writing
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Contemporary Business
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Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
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Kitchen Organisation
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Food Sanitation |
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Nutrition |
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Introduction to Culinary Skills |
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Theory of Food |
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Food and Beverage Management |
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Beverage Operation
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Garde Manger
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Meat Identification and Fabrication
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Essential Business Communication Skills
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
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Principles of Management
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Hospitality Costing and Control |
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Critical & Creative Thinking |
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Human Resource Management |
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Basic Pastry & Bakery
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Basic Western Cookery
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Malaysian Cuisine
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International Cuisine
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Advanced Food Concept & Dining Room Service |
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Intermediate Pastry & Bakery |
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Industrial Attachment
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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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SPM (with 3 credits) in any subjects or other equivalent qualifications |
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Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least Grade B in 3 subjects |
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Certificate in any field from a recognised Polytechnic |
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Other equivalent qualifications |
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Source : Kaula Lumpur Metropolitan University College
