ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADMISSIONS
The Institute was set up in September 2002, to meet the needs of the Catering Industry in Rivers and Bayelsa States in particular and Nigeria in general. From offering Basic Cookery courses only, the Institute now goes in for WAHEB, City & Guilds (C&G), 7065, 7066 etc.
FULL TIME COURSES
The aim of the courses is to provide a sound basic training for young people who desire to pursue a career in the Hotel and Catering Industry. The courses include:
1. Cookery 2. Costing 3. English Language 4. Fashion Design 5. Food and Beverage service 6. Front Office 7. Hotel Management 8. Housekeeping 9. Interior Decoration 10. Law 11. Nutrition and Hygiene
RULES AND REGULATIONS
It is a condition of admission that students conform to all the Rules and Regulations of the Institute, which would be signed by prospective students on admission. Any breach of the peace or acts of indiscipline, vandalism or insubordination would attract summary dismissal.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Credit level passes in 4 subjects, including English Language, in the SSCE or GCE 'O' Level or Teacher Grade II will normally be required. However, because the course is aimed essentially at acquistion of skills, persons with lower qualifications may be considered, at the descretion of the Management of the Institute.
APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms are obtainable at the Institute on payment of N1,500:00 (One Thousand and Five Hundred Naira) only. You can also apply using Online application form for 2007 entry and made the payment into our bank account stated on the form.
COURSE DURATION
One Week, 3 Months, One Year, Two Years or longer depending on candidates' needs and arrangements with the Management.
AWARD
Every student who successfully completes the 2-year course will be awarded the Institute's Testimonial and Diploma. Students who register for the 2-year Diploma programme are eligible to sit for the appropriate examinations of the City & Guilds International of London
COURSE FEES
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment, in a designated bank or by bank certified cheques/drafts. The fees would be communicated to successful applicants at the time of the interview.
Fees paid are not normally refundable.
UNIFORMS, BOOKS, EQUIPMENT
Course fees do not cover the cost of uniforms, books or equipment. Lists of recommended books as well as specifications of equipment would be made available to successful applicants, who would procure their own items. However, for ease of procurement, the making of uniforms and purchasing of equipment, etc can be arranged by the institute.
RETURN OF COMPLETED FORMS
Completed forms must be returned to the Institute Administator's office with photo-copies of credentials and receipts of application form or the the bank deposit slip, two recent pasport photographs duly signed at the back.
ADMISSION INTERVIEWS
Interviews, which may include written and oral assessment, would be conducted on dates specified on our website or the application forms. result would be communicated to successful applicants but prospective candidates are also advises to keep checking our website and the notice boards in the Institute.
PART TIME COURSES
The course would be practicals-oriented and would go hand in hand with the theoretical bases of each procedure. Subject areas include:
1. Basic Food Production ( Basic Cookery)
2. Basic Food Service
3. Basic Nutrition
4. Hygiene for the Food Industry & Food Service
5. Naira Stretching Applications in Food Production
