Diploma in Culinary Arts

(R/811/4/0308)(01/26)(MQA/FA6167)

No of Students: 1500+

Place : Megan Avenue II, Kuala Lumpur

Intakes : January, April & September 

Duration : 2.5 Years / 7 Semesters

DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS

Duration : 2.5 Years / 7 Semesters

Designed for students with a special love for the art of cookery, this unique programme explores the fundamentals of international and regional cuisine, garde manger, patisserie, food styling and more to instill a strong set of skills needed to thrive in a professional environment. A career in the culinary arts demands creativity, commitment and a certain flair but is immensely rewarding in return.

Highlights
i) Strong emphasis on practical elements
ii) Fine-tuned to latest industry trends
iii) Industrial training for working experience in a real-life environment
iv) Credits transfer to the 2nd year of a degree programme (food service management, culinary management pathways) at local universities, UK and Australia.

Intakes
January, April & September

YEAR 1

  • Introduction to Hospitality Industry
  • English I
  • Food Hygiene, Sanitation & Trends
  • Fundamental of Food Studies
  • Basic Pastry & Bakery Production
  • Basic Western & Menu Crafting
  • English II
  • Restaurant and Café Operation
  • Computer Application

YEAR 2

  • Art of Garde Manger
  • Commercial Food Production
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Foreign Language
  • International Cuisine
  • Creative Culinary Artistry
  • Menu Planning & Cost Control
  • Malaysian Cuisine
  • Advanced Patisserie
  • Event Management & Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship

YEAR 3

  • Industrial Training

MPU SUBJECTS

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
  • Personal Branding and Development
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Community Service

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM – BM subject.

Entry Level Entry Requirements
SPM / SPMV 3 Credits
O Level at least Grade C in 3 subjects
UEC 3Bs
Certificate Pass Certificate in related field with at least CGPA 2.00
SKM Level 3 in related field
Sijil Kolej Komuniti Pass Sijil Kolej Komuniti that equivalent to Level 3 MQF in related field AND pass SPM with at least 1 credit

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above. To find country-specific entry requirement, click here https://iec.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/09/ENTRY-REQUIREMENT-INTERNATIONAL-STUDENTS-3.pdf

Upon completion, you can launch your career in one of these fields:

  • Professional Chef
  • Catering Manager
  • Restaurateur
  • Food Consultant
  • Or start own food and beverage business

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OVERVIEW

DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS

Duration : 2.5 Years / 7 Semesters

Designed for students with a special love for the art of cookery, this unique programme explores the fundamentals of international and regional cuisine, garde manger, patisserie, food styling and more to instill a strong set of skills needed to thrive in a professional environment. A career in the culinary arts demands creativity, commitment and a certain flair but is immensely rewarding in return.

Highlights
i) Strong emphasis on practical elements
ii) Fine-tuned to latest industry trends
iii) Industrial training for working experience in a real-life environment
iv) Credits transfer to the 2nd year of a degree programme (food service management, culinary management pathways) at local universities, UK and Australia.

Intakes
January, April & September

SUBJECTS

YEAR 1

  • Introduction to Hospitality Industry
  • English I
  • Food Hygiene, Sanitation & Trends
  • Fundamental of Food Studies
  • Basic Pastry & Bakery Production
  • Basic Western & Menu Crafting
  • English II
  • Restaurant and Café Operation
  • Computer Application

YEAR 2

  • Art of Garde Manger
  • Commercial Food Production
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Foreign Language
  • International Cuisine
  • Creative Culinary Artistry
  • Menu Planning & Cost Control
  • Malaysian Cuisine
  • Advanced Patisserie
  • Event Management & Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship

YEAR 3

  • Industrial Training

MPU SUBJECTS

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
  • Personal Branding and Development
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Community Service

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM – BM subject.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Entry Level Entry Requirements
SPM / SPMV 3 Credits
O Level at least Grade C in 3 subjects
UEC 3Bs
Certificate Pass Certificate in related field with at least CGPA 2.00
SKM Level 3 in related field
Sijil Kolej Komuniti Pass Sijil Kolej Komuniti that equivalent to Level 3 MQF in related field AND pass SPM with at least 1 credit

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above. To find country-specific entry requirement, click here https://iec.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/09/ENTRY-REQUIREMENT-INTERNATIONAL-STUDENTS-3.pdf

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Upon completion, you can launch your career in one of these fields:

  • Professional Chef
  • Catering Manager
  • Restaurateur
  • Food Consultant
  • Or start own food and beverage business
ENROL NOW

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