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Certificate 3 in Food & Beverage Operations

Level: Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
Duration: 0.5 years(1 Semester)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 7,310

Overview

This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to work successfully in hospitality environments, including bars, restaurants, and hotels. It caters to both newcomers to the food service industry and industry professionals seeking to refresh their skills. The program offers the necessary foundations for building a successful career in the food and beverage industry.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Successful completion of Basic Education OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 2 qualification OR

Alternative Entry

i) 18 years old and 1 year work experience

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	CAT065 Beverage Service (CORE)	Beverage Service	Nil	10 Beverage Service (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
CORE	CAT075 Food and Beverage Operations (CORE)	Food and Beverage Operations	Nil	12 Food and Beverage Operations (CORE) (12) (12)	1,920 1,920
CORE	CAT087 Introduction to Food and Beverage Service (CORE)	Introduction to Food and Beverage Service	Nil	6 Introduction to Food and Beverage Service (CORE) (6) (6)	960 960
CORE	FRE003 Hotel French (CORE)	Hotel French	Nil	3 Hotel French (CORE) (3) (3)	270 270
CORE	HAS013 Food Safety and Sanitation (CORE)	Food Safety and Sanitation	Nil	3 Food Safety and Sanitation (CORE) (3) (3)	480 480
CORE	HOS067 First Aid and Firefighting (CORE)	First Aid and Firefighting	Nil	10 First Aid and Firefighting (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
CORE	TRS049 Business Communication (CORE)	Business Communication	Nil	3 Business Communication (CORE) (3) (3)	480 480

Course Total

47 CP

Total: 7,310

7,310

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Food and Beverage Attendant Barista Bartender Restaurant Supervisor Banquet or Event Server Catering Assistant Fast Food Crew Member Food Service Assistant Food and Beverage Sales Representative