International Culinary Institute
Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Programme Aims
Prepares students to work in the vibrant and ever-growing catering industry, and develops their intellectual and professional competencies to meet the industry's demand for a new generation of chefs possessing not only multi-culinary and management skills, but also a professional mindset and work attitude;
Provides a broad range of topics in Chinese and Western culinary arts and sciences and clusters of culinary stream specific modules to enhance student's knowledge and skills in national/international culinary arts, in order to help students realise their interests and career aspirations;
Structured to guide students to attain knowledge in culinary niches and develop management know-how in culinary operations and catering businesses in a holistic manner.
Programme Stream
Students may choose one of the following Streams so as to enhance their professional knowledge and skills in the respective study area :
- Western Cuisine (ICI campus)
- Chinese Cuisine (CCI campus)*
Students will enter a Stream in the third semester, subject to their choice, academic performance and availability of places in the Stream.
*Remark: Chinese stream is not applicable to non-local students.
Professional Recognition
Students who study the food preparation and catering programmes are required to take the Food Hygiene and Safety module. Successful candidates are awarded "Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors" which is recognised by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong.
Graduates of Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts (Western Cuisine) who have at least one-year post-qualification work experience and minimum 22 years of age can sit for the German Trade Test Qualification System. Successful candidates are awarded ‘Certified Cook in Western Cuisine’ which is offered by International Culinary Institute and Education Centre of the Hospitality Industry for Business & Management, Koblenz,Gastronomisches Bildungszentrum Koblenz e.V., IHK-Akademie Koblenz e.V.
Graduates of Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts (Chinese Cuisine) can sit for the trade test by designed organization in China. Successful candidates are awarded a relevant ‘Chinese Cook’ qualification.
Graduates will be professionally ready to take up operative positions available in a wide range of catering establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, resorts, theme parks, and clubhouses. After accumulating professional experience, they will become highly capable candidates for supervisory and management positions.
Graduates of Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts (Western Cuisine) who have one-year post-qualification working experience with minimum 22 years of age and pass the trade test will be awarded ‘Certified Cook’ which is jointly offered by the International Culinary Institute and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
