Fees below follow the supplied 2027 tuition guide. Chef tuition is charged yearly and excludes the trade test fee.
| Programme | Duration | Registration | Course fee | Deposit | Instalments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Certificate: Food Handler | 6 months | R1 000 | R11 700 | R2 200 | R1 900 × 5 months |
| Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand | 12 months | R1 000 | R28 100 | R2 800 | R2 300 × 11 months |
| Occupational Certificate: Cook | 18 months | R1 000 | R42 300 | R3 300 | R3 000 × 13 months |
| Occupational Certificate: Chef | 36 months | R1 000 | R50 600 yearly | R5 500 | R4 100 × 11 months |
| Pastry / Baking Programme | 2 months | R950 | R6 800 | R2 000 | R2 400 × 2 months |
| Foundation Programme in Culinary Arts | 3 months | R950 | R5 600 | R1 700 | R1 300 × 3 months |
| Table Attendant and Bar Attendant | 2 months | R950 | R5 200 | R1 600 | R1 800 × 2 months |
| Cake Baking Class | 2–3 days | R300 | R1 500 | — | R1 500 once off |
| Basic Home Cooking | 2 weeks | R300 | R3 500 | — | R3 500 once off |
Registration is mandatory and separate from tuition. Uniforms are additional. SACA membership and a knife set for Chef learners are additional costs. Tuition covers course materials, recipe books, exams and certificate. Monthly payments are due before the 3rd.
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