Overview

Our programme provides students with intensive professional and practical experience and a hands-on approach to the daily operation of a professional kitchen. The programme focuses on developing culinary skills, problem solving, and challenging students to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of culinary operations and identify entrepreneurial approaches to operations.

Duration

Applicants can pursue the Associate Degree in Culinary Arts:

Full Time: Two (2) Years or Part Time: Three (3) Years

Each year is divided into three Semesters.

Classes are conducted Monday to Saturday depending on your courses and class schedules.

Career Opportunities

With so many possibilities, a student with a Culinary Arts degree can be employed in many establishments including restaurants, hotels, casinos and many more places. There are even more options as an entrepreneur with high class culinary skills. Career options include:

  • Executive Chef

  • Restaurant Owner

  • Food Writing

  • Food Scientist

  • Caterer

  • Personal Chef

  • Dietary Manager

  • Food & Beverage Management

Internships & Pathway Programmes

Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute’s partnerships with several educational institutions, organizations and businesses, both locally and internationally, means students have a world of opportunities for internships and further education.

INTERNSHIPS

We recognize the importance of applying the skills taught in the classroom in the real world. Students will be placed in positions which best match their interests and field of study after they have completed the course work.

PATHWAYS TO FURTHER EDUCATION 

Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute students have the opportunity to apply for academic pathways to pursue further education in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at several local and international institutions.

 

More Information

Course Outline

COURSE NAME

 

INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

 

ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION

 

CULINARY MATHS

 

BAKING TECHNOLOGY I

 

SANITATION SAFETY AND HYGIENE

 

FOOD PREPARATION 1

 

COURSE NAME

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

 

FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION

 

BUTCHERY TECHNIQUES

 

FRENCH 1

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 

MENU PLANNING

 

COURSE NAME

 

ACADEMIC WRITING

 

QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE

 

LIFE SKILLS

 

FOOD PREPARATION II

 

  
  

COURSE NAME

 

CARIBBEAN STUDIES

 

BAKING TECHNOLOGY 2

 

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

 

ACCOUNTING 1

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL

 
  

COURSE NAME

 

FOOD PREPARATION 3

 

WINES AND SPIRITS

 

FOOD ART

 

KITCHEN ORGANISATION

 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 
  

COURSE NAME

 

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

 
  
  
  
  
  

Entry Requirements

Caribbean Examinations Council CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) at General or Technical Proficiency:

    • Five (5) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades I, II and Ill OR  
    • Four (4) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades I, II and Ill, and at least one (1) year’s work experience in the Hospitality Industry

 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCE) Ordinary Level:

    • Five (5) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades A, B, and C OR

    • Four (4) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades A, B, and C, and at least one (1) year’s work experience in the Hospitality Industry.

 Diploma or equivalent qualification providing evidence of successful completion of secondary level courses for international students.

 Successful completion of the THTI Pre Qualifying Programme

Pre Qualifying Programme

Admission to the any of the Pre Qualifying Programme is based on satisfaction of the following pre-requisites:

Be at least eighteen (16) years of age before the date of application

Pass a basic Math & English evaluation test

Tuition & Fees

Full Time

 

Year

1

Year

2

Tuition Fee

(per semester)

$900

$900

Annual Fee

$1300

$990

Part Time

 

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Tuition Fee (per semester)

$620

$620

$620

Annual Fee

$1300

$990

$890

Click here to see a breakdown of annual fees.

Scholarships

The Associate Degree, Culinary Arts Programme is 100% GATE funded if eligibility requirements are met. Students with the intention of utilizing GATE funding must signify this upon admission.

While GATE covers 100% of Trinidad and Tobago citizens’ tuition, students are still responsible for annual student administrative fees.

Scholarships are also available for those pursuing full time studies

Scholarship Details

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