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Three worlds. One campus.
Your choice.

Hospitality, Conservation, and Culinary Arts — three connected study streams on 4,800 hectares of working nature reserve. Programmes from 4 weeks to 3 years.

Stream 1

Hospitality Management

From front office to food and beverage — train across every department of a working lodge and resort complex. Graduate with both a qualification and a workplace reference letter.

F Full-Time Programmes

Introduction to Hotel/Resort/Lodge Management

12 months · Foundation programme covering all hospitality departments

Diploma in Accommodation Management

Housekeeping, front office, and room division operations

Diploma in Food & Beverage Management

Restaurant service, bar operations, banqueting, and cost control

Diploma in Reception Management

Front desk, reservations, guest relations, and property management systems

International Diploma in Hospitality Management

Advanced programme with internationally benchmarked qualifications

Certificate in Event Support

Foundations of event logistics, setup, and on-site coordination

Diploma in Event Co-Ordination

Full event planning, vendor management, budgeting, and execution

S Short Courses

Food & Beverage Services

Short course · Practical restaurant and bar service skills

Event Support

Short course · On-site event logistics and coordination

Bar & Cocktail Training

Short course · Mixology, bar setup, and responsible service

Customer Service Excellence

Short course · Guest-facing communication and service recovery

Wine Training

Short course · Wine knowledge, service, and pairing fundamentals

O Online Options

Selected hospitality modules are available online for distance learners and working professionals. Contact us for the current online course catalogue and intake dates.

Hospitality Stream Reel

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Stream 2

Conservation Management

Work alongside reserve staff on real conservation projects — from game ranch management to FGASA-accredited field guiding. Your classroom is 4,800 hectares of bushveld.

F Full-Time Programmes

Captive Animal Management

24 months · Hands-on animal care, enclosure management, and welfare protocols

Captive Animal Management Practitioner

36 months · Advanced programme with supervisory and breeding components

Game Ranch Management

24 months · Wildlife operations, habitat management, and ranch economics

Game Ranch Management Practitioner

36 months · Full practitioner qualification with strategic planning and compliance

S Short Courses

Captive Animal Caregiver

Short course · Entry-level animal care and welfare

Field Ranger

Short course · Anti-poaching patrols, firearm safety, and reserve security

Nature Site Guide

Short course · Foundational guiding skills for nature-based tourism

FGASA Nature Site Guide

Short course · FGASA-accredited nature site guide qualification

G FGASA Training

FGASA Nature Site Guide

10 weeks · Intensive field-based training on the reserve

R45,000

FGASA Trails Guide

4 weeks · Advanced walking trails qualification for qualified guides

R80,000

O Online Foundation Modules

Online foundation modules in conservation theory are available for distance learners preparing for on-site practical training. Contact us for module details and intake schedules.

Conservation Stream Reel

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Stream 3

Culinary Arts & Chef Training

Professional kitchens, real guests, real service pressure. Progress from kitchen hand to qualified chef with a nationally recognised QCTO trade test.

F Occupational Certificate

Occupational Certificate: Chef

36 months · QCTO-registered programme with integrated workplace learning and a national trade test

Includes knowledge modules, practical skills, and workplace experience

Career Pathway

1

Kitchen Hand

2

Commis Chef

3

Chef (QCTO Trade Test)

4

Sous Chef

5

Executive Chef

O Online Course

Kitchen Assistant (Online)

An introductory online course covering kitchen fundamentals, food safety, hygiene, and basic preparation techniques. Ideal for learners exploring a culinary career before committing to the full 36-month programme.

Culinary Arts Stream Reel

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Across All Streams

International Qualifications

Five Highfield qualifications recognised globally — earn internationally benchmarked credentials alongside your primary programme.

HF

Food Safety in Catering

Highfield Level 2 · Core food hygiene and safety standards for all hospitality and culinary learners.

HF

Customer Service

Highfield qualification · Guest interaction, complaint handling, and service excellence principles.

HF

Kitchen Assistant

Highfield qualification · Essential kitchen operations, hygiene protocols, and food preparation basics.

HF

Barista Skills

Highfield qualification · Coffee preparation, equipment operation, and beverage service standards.

HF

Health & Safety

Highfield qualification · Workplace health and safety awareness for hospitality environments.

Duration Options at a Glance

From a 4-week intensive to a 3-year practitioner qualification — choose the path that fits your goals.

4 wks

Short Courses

Focused skills like bar training, FGASA trails guide, or event support

12 mo

Introduction

Intro to Hotel/Resort/Lodge Management foundation programme

24 mo

Management

Captive Animal Management and Game Ranch Management diplomas

36 mo

Practitioner

Practitioner diplomas and QCTO Occupational Certificate: Chef

Flex

Online

Distance learning modules across hospitality, conservation, and culinary

Not sure which stream?

That is completely normal. Most families decide after visiting the campus and speaking to a stream advisor. Start with a visit or take a quick quiz to narrow your options.

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