- Duration: 4 Wks
- On Campus
- Intake: All Semesters
Overview
This unit is designed with intention to provide the learners with basic culinary skills & knowledge and ability to be effectively involved in all aspects of food and beverage production by employing both mental and physical abilities in conjunction with the available resources so as to achieve the desired goals.
Qualifications
- Participants must have a have completed high school education
- Venue: Classes will be conducted at the USIU-Africa Main Campus
Fees
- Tuition Fees: KES – 60,000
- Admission Fees: KES – 1,000
- Total: KES – 61,000
For information on how to make payments, please visit here.
Contact us
United States International University – Africa Off USIU Road, Off Thika Road (Exit 7), P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of basic cooking principles and methods
Explain menu forms and functions, menu planning, and nutritional considerations
Prepare hors d’oeuvre and other appetizers
Produce a variety of soups and stocks
Prepare sauces, salads, and potato dishes
Prepare vegetables using different cooking methods
Produce basic fish, beef, and poultry dishes using dry and moist cooking techniques
Prepare basic desserts
Course Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 128 Hours |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Assessment Mode | Continuous Assessment |
| Learning & Teaching Methods | Practical demonstrations, individual hands-on kitchen training, class discussions, and guided recipe practice |
Curriculum
Week One Schedule
| Week One Content | Hours |
|---|---|
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
| Total | 32 |
Week Two Schedule
| Week Two Content | Hours |
|---|---|
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
| Total | 32 |
Week Three Schedule
| Week Three Content | Hours |
|---|---|
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
| Total | 32 |
Week Four Schedule
| Week Four Content | Hours |
|---|---|
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
| Total | 32 |
Note
NOTE: This is a flexible program that can be customized to your choice.
For information on how to make payments, please visit here.
Contact us on:
Email: csobcert@usiu.ac.ke
Telephone: +254 730 116 414