Certificate II in Catering

The Certificate II in Catering at Ho Technical University is a practical programme for students who want to work in the food service industry. It is offered through the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology and gives you hands-on skills in food preparation, kitchen management, and customer care.

What the programme covers

Catering programmes of this kind typically combine kitchen practice with classroom theory. You learn how to prepare and present food, manage supplies, follow hygiene and safety standards, and plan menus. Many courses also cover basic nutrition and how to run a catering business, so you leave with skills you can use in hotels, restaurants, and other food service settings.

How competitive is entry?

Ho Technical University has not published how competitive entry to this programme is. Certificate courses often have more flexible entry than degree programmes, but you should not assume anything. Contact the university directly to find out what grades and qualifications you need for admission.

Where a catering qualification can take you

Graduates of catering programmes usually start in kitchens, bakeries, or catering companies. With experience, many move into supervisory roles like head chef, kitchen manager, or events coordinator. Others start their own catering or food vending businesses. Further study in hospitality or food science is also possible.