Hospitality, Conservation, and Culinary Arts — three connected study streams on 4,800 hectares of working nature reserve. Programmes from 4 weeks to 3 years.
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.
12 months · Foundation programme covering all hospitality departments
Housekeeping, front office, and room division operations
Restaurant service, bar operations, banqueting, and cost control
Front desk, reservations, guest relations, and property management systems
Advanced programme with internationally benchmarked qualifications
Foundations of event logistics, setup, and on-site coordination
Full event planning, vendor management, budgeting, and execution
Short course · Practical restaurant and bar service skills
Short course · On-site event logistics and coordination
Short course · Mixology, bar setup, and responsible service
Short course · Guest-facing communication and service recovery
Short course · Wine knowledge, service, and pairing fundamentals
Selected hospitality modules are available online for distance learners and working professionals. Contact us for the current online course catalogue and intake dates.
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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.
24 months · Hands-on animal care, enclosure management, and welfare protocols
36 months · Advanced programme with supervisory and breeding components
24 months · Wildlife operations, habitat management, and ranch economics
36 months · Full practitioner qualification with strategic planning and compliance
Short course · Entry-level animal care and welfare
Short course · Anti-poaching patrols, firearm safety, and reserve security
Short course · Foundational guiding skills for nature-based tourism
Short course · FGASA-accredited nature site guide qualification
10 weeks · Intensive field-based training on the reserve
R45,000
4 weeks · Advanced walking trails qualification for qualified guides
R80,000
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.
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Professional kitchens, real guests, real service pressure. Progress from kitchen hand to qualified chef with a nationally recognised QCTO trade test.
36 months · QCTO-registered programme with integrated workplace learning and a national trade test
Includes knowledge modules, practical skills, and workplace experience
Kitchen Hand
Commis Chef
Chef (QCTO Trade Test)
Sous Chef
Executive Chef
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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Five Highfield qualifications recognised globally — earn internationally benchmarked credentials alongside your primary programme.
Highfield Level 2 · Core food hygiene and safety standards for all hospitality and culinary learners.
Highfield qualification · Guest interaction, complaint handling, and service excellence principles.
Highfield qualification · Essential kitchen operations, hygiene protocols, and food preparation basics.
Highfield qualification · Coffee preparation, equipment operation, and beverage service standards.
Highfield qualification · Workplace health and safety awareness for hospitality environments.
From a 4-week intensive to a 3-year practitioner qualification — choose the path that fits your goals.
Focused skills like bar training, FGASA trails guide, or event support
Intro to Hotel/Resort/Lodge Management foundation programme
Captive Animal Management and Game Ranch Management diplomas
Practitioner diplomas and QCTO Occupational Certificate: Chef
Distance learning modules across hospitality, conservation, and culinary
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.