Professional Diploma in Culinary Arts
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
This program will help the graduates to fulfil the following objectives after 1 and a half years :
Analyze and apply basic knowledge and skills in all areas of food production and other related disciplines to provide quality products and services to related industries and relevant government agencies.
Problem-solving tasks across disciplines through effective communicative abilities.
Continue to advance their knowledge and abilities by utilizing ICT to explore business opportunities in the food and service-related industry.
Practice ethical and professional values in providing services to the recipients and providers of the food and service-related industry. Other than that, graduates of this program are expected to be able to put into practice the knowledge gained to strengthen the culinary art industry in Malaysia as well as be able to become a quality and competitive workforce in the future.
MODE
The operating method will be conducted by theoretical classes and practical classes.
SEMESTER 1
Consolidating Language Skills
Culinary Production
Introduction to Food Retail Industry
Foodservice System and Operation
Food Hygiene and Food Safety Management
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Culinary Essential
Basic Culinary Skills
Malaysian Cuisine I
Basic Western Cuisine
Fundamental of baking
SEMESTER 2
English Communication Skills
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Hospitality Procurement
Catering System and Management
Food and Beverages Cost Control
Restaurant Operation
Malaysian Cuisine II
Asian Cuisine
Haute Cuisine
Basic pastry and cake-making
Final Year Project
SEMESTER 3
Internship
In ATAS Academy, your scheduled timetable will rarely require you to attend taught sessions by the given timetable. It is also extremely important that there will be somebody ‘teaching’ you, or with you, telling you what to do, for all of those specified times. This is the same for all courses.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
A candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at ATAS Academy must fulfil the Academy's entry requirements as follows:
To study at ATAS Academy, you must be at least 17 years old when you enrol.
A pass in SPM or its equivalent with a minimum of 3 credits including English, Mathematics and Bahasa Melayu; OR
Certificate, working experience or its equivalent in a related field.
A Professionals Diploma in Culinary Arts can open doors to many exciting career opportunities such as:
Chef or Sous Chef
Pastry Chef or Baker
Culinary Instructor
Restaurant Manager
Food Stylist
Private Chef
Catering Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
Food Entrepreneur
Food Critic or Writer
