• Ability to communicate in English - read, speak & write
  
• A basic understanding or some proof of maths literacy, can be any comparable school level subjects such as economics, business studies or accounting. (Does nat have to be the subject maths)
  
• Age group for entrance 17-35
  
• A school leaving certificate is preferable. The name of it will depend on your country of origin. (Examples: IGCSE, Matric, O Levels. A Levels, Form 5, BGCSE, Senior Secondary, IEE. Upper 6. SS3)
  
• Minimum entry requirement is a fully completed equivalent of a South African Grade 10.
  
• A love for cooking and culinary arts. (no previous experience is necessary)
  
• A desire to go into a service-related, vocational career path.
  
• A TEACHABLE SPIRIT!

1. Apply online: www.thehurstcampus.co.za
   
2. Tips for what to write to include in the section which asks you to motivate your application.
   
   • Share a little background on you and your family?
   • Why do you want to attend our culinary school?
   • What do you enjoy about cooking and baking?
   • Favourite foods.
   • Who has been your biggest foodie influence?
   • What is the best gift you have ever recieved?
   • What would you like to do once you have qualified as a chef?
   • What unique talents and personality traits will you bring to our campus community?
3. Have a copy of your ID or Passport and your last school report or transcript of your tertiary institution ready to upload.
   
4. Fill in the entire form, keep scrolling down to complete all the fields required.
5. The application fee of R9 500.00 is a part payment for the Year 1 Tution fees. It can be paid online with a debit or credit card, or you can deposit this amount directly into our bank account. This fee is 100% refundable if your application to the campus is declined for any reason whatsoever. Proof of payment must be emailed.
   
   Monudox (Pty) Ltd
   First National Bank (FNB)
   Branch Code: 200110
   Account Number: 6262 117 1834
   Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
   
   Please use your name and surname as the reference
   

All foreign students are required to apply for their own Student Visa once they have been accepted for the course.

• High-quality theoretical sessions, hands on practical training including all ingredients, recipe books, exams, workbooks and printed notes.
  
• Highfield International Certification, First Aid and Fire Fighting Certificates
  
• Wine Course
  
• Food and Beverage Front of House Training
  
• Uniform including, 4 Chefs Jackets, 3 Checked Chef Pants, 3 Aprons and Beanie Caps, Fleece Jacket.
  
• Additional uniform is supplied at the start of each academic year.
  
• An imported knife kit – the tools of your trade.

• Flat, black enclosed safety shoes with a steel cap toe.
  
• Formal brown/navy shoes for second year front of house uniform.
  
• Your snacks, meals and drinks, any purchases in the cafeteria and coffee bar, personal printing/photocopies, stationery, project work and assignments.
  
• Accommodation, laundry and transport costs to and from the school, repeating any part of the curriculum, supplementary exams, replacement of lost or broken items, including items of value supplied by us such as your knife kit, student visas and any medical aid/bills and personal insurances.

• On completion you will receive dual certification form both The Hurst Campus and Highfield International. You also have the option of completing the Chef Trade Test which is facilitated by an external and independent third party.
  
• The Hurst Campus Certificate: 3 Year Advanced Programme in Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Service
  ➢ First Aid Certificate
  ➢ Fire Fighting Certificate
  
• UK Highfield Diploma for Professional Chef in Supervision (fully aligned to the QCTO Chef Qualification)
  
• UK Highfield Diploma for Professional Chef (fully aligned to the QCTO Chef Qualification)
  As your Skills Development Provider we will register you on the QCTO Framework for future external certification for the: NQF Level 5|3 Year Occupational Trade Certificate Chef 343401100 – Credits: 558, which is issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (it is an external 3rd party trade exam which learners have the option of doing on successful completion of all knowledge modules, internships and practical’s. The trade test is not included in the Hurst Campus tuition fees. Our role as a skills development provider for QCTO, is to teach and facilitate the curriculum and to upload the accumulative credits on the QCTO framework and then issue a statement of results.