Faculty of Service Management

National Certificate: N5 Hospitality and Catering Services

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N5 Hospitality and Catering Services have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, you may choose from:


  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Catering Management
  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Hospitality Services


This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the previous level, and further prepares you for a career in the hospitality industry.

Studying this course may be a good option if:


  • You have already completed the N4-level course.
  • You want to extend your knowledge of hospitality and catering services further.
  • You want to meet the entry requirements for the N6-level course.
  • You plan on furthering your education at university-level in future.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN5017-01


Accreditation status:

  • Department of Education
  • SAQA ID: 66973
  • NQF Level 5
  • 60 Credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

N4 Hospitality and Catering Services


Topics covered:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
  • Catering: Theory and Practical N5
  • Food and Beverage Service N5
  • Applied Management N5


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 1 assignment per topic (subject)
  • 2 internal summative assessments per topic (subject)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded:

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N5 Hospitality and Catering Services from the DHET.