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higher national Diploma in food preparation

& culinary arts for cruise Liners
8 part 1
PrograMMe

MQF level
In collaboration with RINA Mediterranean Institute
2 3 4 5 6

total creDits proGramme objectives entry criteria OR
97 ECTS • An ITS Diploma in Food Preparation
• Exhibit a sound knowledge A combination of a minimum of 3
PrograMMe Duration of the ship as a workplace Advanced and Intermediate levels, of & Production MQF Level 4 (or
equivalent).
2 SEMESTERS and of the crew life onboard. which one needs to be an Advanced
+ 14-week work placement • Acquire key competencies necessary level (MQF level 4) pass, and these
aboard a Cruise Liner for working onboard a Cruise vessel qualifications must add up to a OR
in the position of ship cook. minimum of 44 points as per matrix • Apply as a mature student, at least
• Demonstrate knowledge of provided on page 48 AND passes 23 years of age by the beginning of
Hygiene, Health and Sanitation at grade 5 (SSC&P level 3) or better the academic year applied for, and
for the Cruise Industry. in SEC examinations in English, subject to proficiency and/or aptitude
• Comply with Cruise Liner vessel Mathematics and Maltese and 4 tests as per direction of the ITS. In this
standards for food preparation years of documented experience in course at least 4 years of documented
and production. the Culinary industry. (Non-Maltese experience in an industrial kitchen are
• Comply with Basic Safety applicants have the option to replace required. The ITS also reserves the
requirements according to Maltese O Level with their native right to subject the candidate for an
the resolution A.891 (21) of the language O level). interview and/or an RPL procedure
International Maritime Organization prior to acceptance.
(IMO) and the STCW95.
Job roles May incluDe Students must be at least 17 years
• Head Chef of age by enrolment.
• Sous Chef
• Pastry Chef
• Assistant Food
and Beverage Manager
aDDitional inForMation
A profiling interview upon
admission may be conducted in
order to better assist students
with their learning process.
Admissions of special cases will be
referred to ITS’ Admissions Board.

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