Diploma in Culinary Arts

R/881/4/0284

MQA/FA5204

List of Programs in Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality

About Program
Introduction
Entry Requirements
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Level of Study	Diploma
Mode of Study	Full Time
Duration	2.5 Years (Fulltime)
Graduating Credit	90
Course Location	i-CATS University College, Jalan Stampin Timur, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Intakes	January, March, and August
Fees Programme	Local : RM 25,000 International : RM 38,495

Introduction

The Culinary Arts programme at i-CATS University College seeks to combine excellence in academic and technical training with service to society. The goal of our academic programme in culinary arts is to provide students with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences that enable them to address a variety of societal needs. The objective of our Diploma in Culinary Arts (DCA) is to produce a competent workforce in the field of culinary and hospitality with a balance of excellent knowledge in both the theoretical and practical aspects. This is to ensure the adaptability of our graduates in fulfilling the ever demanding needs of the industries and society

Career Opportunities

Our Diploma programme prepared students for admission into the workforce as Hotel and Restaurant Cook and Supervisors as well as R&D Executive in Food and Beverage field. It is also aimed at equipping individuals with fundamental culinary background for the purpose of pursuing undergraduate study in culinary, hospitality or other related disciplines.

Entry Requirements

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum of 3 credits or its equivalent; OR
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum of 1 credit and Skill Certificate at Level 3 (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia, SKM) AND (for this entry, bridging programme will be offered together with the ongoing curriculum within their studies for 2 semesters; OR
A recognised Certificate in a related field; OR
Any other equivalent qualifications

For International students, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band of 5.0 or equivalent

PLO1	Knowledge & Understanding	Apply knowledge to meet the requirements of the hospitality industry.
PLO2	Cognitive skill/Problem solving	Apply and construct creative, innovative, and effective solution to interdisciplinary issues.
PLO3	Practical-work skills, specialized, technical/organizational skills	Execute and demonstrate comprehensive practical skills in hospitality related field.
PLO4	Interpersonal Skills (teamwork, communicate with outsiders)	Assume responsibility to function in teams or individually in interdisciplinary issues.
PLO5	Communication Skills	Communicate effectively in both written and spoken form with other professionals and the community.
PLO6	Digital skills	Demonstrate the ability to utilize digital technology from multiple sources to be applied in multidisciplinary practices.
PLO7	Numeracy skills	Apply qualitative and numerical skills to analyze the hospitality business environment.
PLO8	Leadership & team skills	Show dexterity in performing related task through leadership and teamwork practices across disciplinary settings.
PLO9	Personal skills.	Life-long-Learning, value, self-development Imitate through practice in engaging lifelong learning and professional development in multidisciplinary field.
PLO10	Entrepreneurial skills	Expressing innovative ideas, mindset, and drive in displaying entrepreneurial competency in multidisciplinary field.
PLO11	Ethics & Professionalism	Behave according to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of multidisciplinary practices.