Short Learning Programmes
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Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is to provide students with a basis for further learning in the field of tourism management, and to guide them with travel management and destination perspective skills.
Medium of Facilitation: Part-time
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 68
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 November
Admission Requirements:
The entry requirement for this short learning programme is that a potential student should be in the possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the relevant diploma endorsement (NQF level 4) or Grade 12 Senior Certificate (SC) (matric). The prospective student must be able to express themselves clearly and correctly both verbally and in written English.
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: 1 Year
Contact person: Mrs Jeneshri Naicker, 011 559 1595, jeneshrin@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S34H5Q
Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is for students to acquire basic management theory in a tourism context. They will understand the concepts of planning, organising, managing and leading a tourist enterprise within a local and global environment.
Medium of Facilitation: Part-time
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 28
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 November
Admission Requirements:
The entry requirement for this short learning programme is that a potential student should be in the possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the relevant diploma endorsement (NQF level 4) or Grade 12 Senior Certificate (SC) (matric); and
The prospective student must be able to express themselves clearly and correctly both verbally and in written English.
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: 1 Year
Contact person: Mrs Jeneshri Naicker, 011 559 1595, jeneshrin@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S34H7Q
Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is to provide students with a basis for subsequent learning in the field of tourism management and marketing. It will also guide them with knowledge and skills in the tourism management field of planning, organising, leading and control with an entrepreneurial orientation including familiarising participants with basic tourism marketing concepts.
Medium of Facilitation: Part-time
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 56
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 Octo
Admission Requirements:
The entry requirement for this short learning programme is that a potential student should be in the possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the relevant diploma endorsement (NQF level 4) or Grade 12 Senior Certificate (SC) (matric), and The prospective student must be able to express themselves clearly and correctly both verbally spoken and in written English.
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: 1 Year
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038, rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S34H6Q
Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is to provide students with the theoretical background to enable them to manage organisational resources effectively. This programme will enable students, practitioners, managers and supervisors to obtain current knowledge by learning more about the key managerial concepts in Hospitality Management.
Medium of Facilitation:Lectures are presented in a 6-week Block (5 weeks of theory classes and 1 exam week) at the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH)
on Bunting Road Campus. (Only one 6-week block can be completed per year).
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 0
Application Close Date: 21 October
Admission Requirements:
To qualify for participation into this programme, candidates must be employed in the food and beverage or hospitality environment in the capacity of full-time employee or a management trainee.
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study:
• Contact time: 150 hours in the 5-week block.
• Months to complete: 6 weeks in May/June, during the first year.
• Minimum period to obtain: 1 Year.
• Maximum period to obtain: 3 years (Modules need to be passed in order to progress).
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038, rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: 590-1
Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is to introduce core barista skills to untrained Baristas with no or limited previous barista experience. Successful students should be able to calibrate coffee grinders and prepare and serve espresso-based coffee drinks to recognised standards. The SLP afford students the opportunity to develop as entrepreneurs who can establish their own food and beverage businesses and assist students to utilise their knowledge and skill to earn a living otherwise.
Medium of Facilitation: Part time
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 0
Application Start Date: February and July
Application Close Date: June and November
Admission Requirements:
The entry requirement for this short learning programme is that a potential student should be in possession of a SC, NSC, NC(V) or NASCA with English at Level 4 or equivalent.
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: SLP will be presented over a period of 5 days
Contact person: Mr Siyanda Mtalana, 011 5559 9000, siyandam@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S34H9Q
Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is to provide new information and skills to students to be able to master the art of preservation and to introduce a wide range of products which will be exhibited through practical exercises so that new skills can be acquired.
Career Opportunities: Food Preparation
Medium of Facilitation: Online
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 0
Application Start Date: February and July
Application Close Date: June and November
Admission Requirements:
• A NQF level 4 qualification (Grade 12 or equivalent school leaving certificate); and
• A minimum of one year working experience in the Hospitality Industry (Food Preparation).
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: Contact time to complete the SLP is 32 hours
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 5559 1038, rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S3H01O
Purpose:
The purpose of the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS) SLP is to equip qualifying students interested in the tourism sector and existing travel agents with the latest practical knowledge on how to make and manage bookings for flights, hotels and car rentals using the Amadeus GDS system. By using a unique GDS simulation program students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to become not only entrepreneurs affording them the opportunity to start a business of their own, but it will also improve their employability in the job market to apply the GDS in the tourism and hospitality industry such as bookings for flights, accommodation, car and hire and e-tickets.
Career Opportunities: Travel Agent
Medium of Facilitation: Contact class with blended learning
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 0
Application Start Date: February and July
Application Close Date: June and November
Admission Requirements:
A potential student should be in possession of a SC, NSC, NC(V) or NASCA with English at Level 4 or equivalent; and should have basic computer literacy skills
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: SLP will be presented over a period of 10 days
Contact person: Mr Gerald Hamadziripi, 011 5559 1159, geraldh@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S24H8Q
Purpose:
The purpose of the Revenue Management in Hospitality SLP is to provide the middle management qualifying students with the necessary skills to be able to implement revenue management principles as a sustainable business practice.
Career Opportunities: Hospitality Operations
Medium of Facilitation:Online
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 20
Application Start Date: February and July
Application Close Date: June and November
Admission Requirements:
A NQF level 6 hospitality or management related qualification and three years hospitality management experience preferably in junior management; or Five years’ experience in a hospitality operation as well as three year’s experience in a middle management position – RPL process will be applicable
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study: Online time to complete the SLP: 200 Hours
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 5559 1038, rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S3H03O
Purpose:
The purpose of this SLP is to develop the students ability to be upskilled in healthy cooking options such as vegetarianism, sustainable cooking, and hygiene as well as safety aspects in the kitchen in order to become employable in the Hospitality Sector.
Career Opportunities: Food Preparation
Medium of Facilitation: Online
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 0
Application Start Date: February and July
Application Close Date: June and November
Admission Requirements:
• A NQF level 4 qualification (Grade 12 or equivalent school leaving certificate); and
• A minimum of one year working experience in the Hospitality Industry (Food Preparation).
Selection Process: Selection is based on academic credit
Duration of Study:Contact time to complete the SLP: 40 hours
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 5559 1038, rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: S3H02O