The UK Advanced Diploma further prepares those who are interested in management roles, with skills and knowledge to work as a chef or head chef in a high quality hotel or restaurant. They can also work in locations such as cruise liners and can expect to travel internationally to find employment

Objectives and Expected Outcomes

This programme propels your culinary education well beyond those fundamentals, escalating you to a level of food knowledge that frees you forever from the step-by-step approach to recipes

Students continue their studies with the more advanced hospitality management and operational study subjects and learn to take leadership positions in food production kitchen and restaurant operations

MODULE DESCRIPTORS

• Food Production Lab: Cuisine of France 
• Food Production Lab: Cuisine of the Mediterranean
• Food Production Lab: Culinary Arts
• Tableside Service
• Concept Development 
• Food & Beverage Management 
• Purchasing and Receiving 
• Culinary Marketing 
• Purchasing and Cost Control

Assessment 
Eligibility for Final Exam
Students will be eligible to attempt the final examination when the following requirements are met.

• 50% pass marks for each module
• Achieve at least a 90% attendance rate
• Submission of individual portfolio

Students who qualified for the final examination can be conferred the award when the following requirements are met 

• 50% pass mark for Theory Examination
• 70% pass mark for Practical Examination

Course Duration / Mode of Delivery(Total 6 Months)

6 months of day class Institutional studies delivered via; 

• Theory lectures & Practical lessons
• Internship Preparatory Training at Oriton Café
• Monday to Friday (7 hours per day)
• *6 months of Industrial Attachment

*6 months of  

• Theory lectures & Practical lessons
• 2 days a week ( 3 hours/ day )

Grading Scheme

Assessment will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction

Certification
The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Management offered at ICASTEC is  the same as that awarded to on-campus students of BHMS Switzerland

Students who have completed all the required assignments, project/portfolio and have passed the necessary examinations for both theory & practical will be awarded 

• Advanced Diploma in Culinary Management

Progression Path

BHMS Advanced Diploma in Culinary Management is articulated by the University of Brighton, UK for graduates to complete their BA (Hons) in Culinary Arts Degree either in one year full-time study or in two years work-based top-up Award.

Entry Requirement         

• Diploma in Culinary Management (BDCM) OR,
• Polytechnic holders of diploma qualifications or other equivalent qualifications
• Be able to speak , read and write  English, or possess a 5.5 score in IELTS , 500 in TOEFL or Ess certification level 5, IESOL Preliminary or Equivalent.
• For Mature entries , applicants must be atleast 28 years of age and above, with atleast 5 years of secondary education.

*Note: Requisite exemptions will be granted to students who demonstrate adequate professional competency. Exemptions of up to a maximum of 50% of the programme may be granted on a case -to-case basis, subject to approval.