Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management

Description of the Programme
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management  or Diploma in Catering and Accommodation is designed for those aspiring to pursue careers in the hospitality industry.  The course equips the learners with knowledge and skills in Food and beverage production, Food and beverage service and sales, Food science and nutrition, House keeping, Front office operations, Laundry, First aid and home nursing, Catering and accommodation premise, etc.

Admission Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade of C-

Duration of the Programme

2 academic years

Institutions offering the programmes
Coast Institute of Technology
Centre for Tourism Training and Research
Eldoret Polytechnic
Friends College Kaimosi
Karumo Technical Training Institute
Keroka Technical Training Institute
Kitale National Polytechnic
Ksii National Polytechnic
Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College
Mabera Technical and Vocational College
Masai Technical Training Institute
Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Nyeri National Polytechnic
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Siaya Institute of Technology
Wote Technical Training Institute

Career Opportunities
This course programme leads to a wide range of careers in Hotels, Restaurants, Conference Facilities, Hospitals and Clinics, Colleges and Universities, Guest Houses and Resorts, Tourism Associations, Airline Catering, Cruise Ship Hotels, Defense Forces and Multinational Corporations among other establishments. Graduate roles include Hotel managers; Catering managers; Chefs; Front Office Operations Managers; Housekeeping and Laundry Managers; Food and Beverage Managers; Banqueting Services Managers; Cabin Crew & Hostess & Host; Human Resource Managers; Marketing Managers; Service Quality Managers; Customer Service Managers; Events Managers; and Accommodation Managers among other roles. Others into self employment in the hospitality industry.

Academic Progression
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management
Bachelor of Hotel Management
Bachelor of Technology (Institutional Catering and Accommodation)