Short courses

Skills Proficiency Award in Food and Beverage Services

This short course can be beneficial towards a future chef course and in 4 week it adds 21 credits. You’ll receive an introduction to the tourism industry and learn about communication skills in food and beverage services, health, and hygiene and safety in Food Services. Find out more…

Captive Animal Care Giver

This is a 6-week course that adds 48 credits. The module includes basic research on wildlife, animal care, field specimen collection, conservation ethics, food and feeding, teamwork, customer care, and first aid. Find out more…

Field Ranger

In this 4- to 5-week course, you’ll learn more about being a field ranger and protecting your natural environment and wildlife. Find out more…

FGASA Apprentice Field Guide NQF2

Including bird identification, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, anthropods, biomes, and conducting guided experiences. This course lasts 50 days and covers 17 modules. Find out more…

Event Support Services

In this 4- to 5-week course, you will conduct events support services and provide operational support. Practical experience will be gained at large events hosted at Sondela and the course adds credits toward the Certificate & Diploma in Event Co-ordination. Find out more…

International Skills Awards in Accommodation Services

This 18-credit course lasts for 4 weeks. Learn the basics about accommodation services with an International City & Guilds, and CATHSSETA Certificate upon completion. The credits work toward a Diploma in Accommodation Courses. Find out more…

International Award in Reception Operations Service

This 10-week course is worth 57 credits. You’ll be introduced to the Tourism Industry, customer service, and Hygiene and Safety in Front Office Services. Find out more…

International Award in Leadership Management

For 2 weeks you’ll learn about planning and allocating work and to identify and solve problems. The units in this course are linked to the Certificate and Diploma in Leadership and Management. Find out more…

Housekeeping

Housekeeping is often the biggest department of a hotel, lodge, resort, etc. A good housekeeper must multitask, pay attention to detail, work well with staff and guests, and more. This 4- to 5-week course will provide credits towards a Diploma in Accommodation and a certificate from International City & Guilds. Find out more…

Food Preparation Skills

If cooking is your life passion, this 4- to 6-week course in food preparation skills can be your head start. Learn the basics of health and safety, food preparation, and storage and care of materials. You’ll get a certificate from Sondela Academy as well as City & Guilds upon completion. Find out more…