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Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations

Catering and Accommodation combines food-service skills with housekeeping, laundry, front-office and guest-accommodation operations. Learners gain practical experience in preparing service areas, maintaining rooms, serving guests, handling accommodation procedures and supporting efficient hospitality facilities. The course suits learners seeking hotel, lodge, institutional catering or self-employment opportunities. Diploma study develops additional control, accounting, marketing and management skills for supervisory progression.

No online payment is required to submit an application.

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Other available levels

CertificateCraft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations1 year · KNEC →DiplomaDiploma in Catering and Accommodation Management2 years · KNEC →
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ABOUT THE COURSE

Course overview

The Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations at Jolearn Training College in Nairobi provides a structured route into catering & accommodation. Catering and Accommodation combines food-service skills with housekeeping, laundry, front-office and guest-accommodation operations. Learners gain practical experience in preparing service areas, maintaining rooms, serving guests, handling accommodation procedures and supporting efficient hospitality facilities. The course suits learners seeking hotel, lodge, institutional catering or self-employment opportunities. Diploma study develops additional control, accounting, marketing and management skills for supervisory progression.

At Certificate level, learners establish a practical foundation for entry-level work, self-employment and progression to a related Diploma. The available curriculum identifies the papers or units studied at this stage, while the admissions team confirms current entry requirements, duration, intake and study mode.

On completion, learners can pursue the career and progression routes listed on this page. The programme is designed to support both immediate workplace competence and continued academic or professional development.
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YOUR STARTING POINT

Entry requirements

KCSE D or D+ or a relevant Artisan qualification.

Not sure whether you qualify? Contact admissions and we will guide you on the most suitable entry route.

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COURSE CONTENT

Curriculum

Module I

  • Information Communication Technology, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship
  • Food Science and Nutrition Theory
  • Food and Beverage Production and Control Theory
  • Food and Beverage Production Practical
  • Food and Beverage Service Theory
  • Food and Beverage Service Practical

Module II

  • Housekeeping and Front Office Theory
  • Laundry, Catering and Accommodation Premises Theory
  • Housekeeping Practical
  • Laundry Practical
  • Project

Unit arrangement may be updated in line with current examining-body requirements.

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AFTER YOUR COURSE

Career and progression pathways

  • Housekeeping Assistant
  • Front Office Assistant
  • Laundry Assistant
  • Catering Assistant
  • Accommodation Supervisor
  • Guest Service Assistant
  • Progression: Diploma, Higher Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Hotel or Accommodation Management

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