Diploma in Catering and Hotel Operations(DCHO)
Introduction
The Diploma in Catering and Hotel entails a thorough background in the hospitality industry. Areas of study include; front office operations and management, food and beverage services and marketing of hotel and catering services.
Diploma graduates are the practically skilled and hands on workers. They are the ones on the shop floor, in production, service and in the field making money for the hospitality business. They should, therefore, as technicians be practically efficient in making and serving quality products to customers.
Admission Requirements
- Direct Entry (UACE Route)
- Applicants must have:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes.
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 principal pass and 2 subsidiary passes obtained in one sitting.
- Equivalent qualifications recognized by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
- Certificate Holders Scheme
- Applicants must have:
- A Certificate in Catering, Hotel Management, Tourism, or any related field from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of a Credit or Upper Pass (depending on institutional policy).
- Degree Holders Scheme (optional if institution allows)
- Applicants with a degree in any field who wish to acquire specialized hospitality skills.
- Mature Age Entry Scheme (optional where applicable)
- Must be 25 years or older and have passed a recognized mature age examination.
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC) Route (optional based on NCHE policy)
- A Higher Education Certificate (Hospitality/Arts Track) with at least a Class C.
Program Details
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), each semester lasting 17 weeks
- Mode of Study: Day, Evening, or Weekend (depending on campus schedule)
- Campus: Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages / Main Campus.
- Award: Diploma in Catering and Hotel Operations.
- Teaching Approach:
– Lectures, tutorials, and demonstrations
– Hands-on practical sessions in training kitchens and restaurants
– Front-office and housekeeping simulations
– Fieldwork and industrial training
– Continuous assessment and examinations
Expected Learning Outcomes / Career Prospects
- Graduates will be able to:
- Develop menus and competently prepare, present, and serve food and beverages according to industry standards.
- Deliver high-quality accommodation and housekeeping services.
- Manage hotel and catering establishments at different operational levels.
- Plan, design, and organize hospitality services and products for both local and international guests.
- Apply research and problem-solving skills using appropriate hospitality management approaches.
- Utilize cross-disciplinary knowledge to analyze and address challenges in hotel and catering businesses.
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Career Prospects
Graduates can work as:
- Front Office Assistants / Receptionists
- Food and Beverage Supervisors
- Cooks, Chefs, or Kitchen Assistants
- Housekeeping Supervisors
- Restaurant or Café Supervisors
- Catering Officers / Events Catering Assistants
- Lodge and Guest House Managers
- Hospitality Customer Care Assistants
- Banqueting and Events Coordinators
- Hotel Operations Assistants
Target Group
This programme is ideal for:
- Senior Six leavers with interest in hospitality and catering
- Certificate holders seeking to upgrade to a diploma
- Individuals aspiring to gain practical skills for employment in hotels, restaurants, and catering services
- Those working in hospitality who want formal training and advancement
- Students planning to progress to a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or related fields
Apply Online
The Basic Requirements for the whole process include:
- An email address and contact number
- Your Academic Documents to pick Key details like Award Institution, Index Number for O and A level, year of award, etc.
- A Laptop/Computer with a Stable Internet Connection
- Note that a PDF Document (With all Qualifications) is attached after submitting the form
- The Payment is made after Attaching the Documents