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Catering & Accommodation Course in Nairobi

Catering and Accommodation combines food-service skills with housekeeping, laundry, front-office and guest-accommodation operations. Learners gain practical experience in preparing service areas, maintaining rooms, serving guests, handling accommodation procedures and supporting efficient hospitality facilities. The course suits learners seeking hotel, lodge, institutional catering or self-employment opportunities. Diploma study develops additional control, accounting, marketing and management skills for supervisory progression.

No online payment is required to submit an application.

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About Catering & Accommodation

Catering and Accommodation combines food-service skills with housekeeping, laundry, front-office and guest-accommodation operations. Learners gain practical experience in preparing service areas, maintaining rooms, serving guests, handling accommodation procedures and supporting efficient hospitality facilities. The course suits learners seeking hotel, lodge, institutional catering or self-employment opportunities. Diploma study develops additional control, accounting, marketing and management skills for supervisory progression.

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What you will learn

  • Food and beverage production
  • Food and beverage service
  • Housekeeping operations
  • Front-office operations
  • Laundry practice
  • Nutrition and hospitality mathematics
  • Accommodation operations management
  • Hospitality accounting, law and control
  • Management, marketing and trade project

These areas describe the learning focus. Unit arrangement and assessment depend on your selected level and examining-body syllabus.

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Entry requirements

Diploma: commonly KCSE C- or an accepted certificate; Certificate: commonly KCSE D/D+ or an accepted artisan qualification. Confirm the requirements for the selected examining body and level.

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Duration and study planning

Certificate: approximately 1 year; Diploma: approximately 2 years

Choose your preferred timetable with admissions. The brochure lists daytime, early morning, evening, weekend and online options where offered; practical sessions may require attendance in Nairobi.

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Career and progression pathways

  • Housekeeping Assistant
  • Front Office Assistant
  • Laundry Assistant
  • Catering Assistant
  • Accommodation Supervisor
  • Guest Service Assistant
  • Progression: Diploma, Higher Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Hotel or Accommodation Management

Employment and progression depend on your results, experience and the requirements of the receiving institution or employer.

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Tuition fees and other charges

Housekeeping/accommodation route: Certificate KSh 15,500 and Diploma KSh 17,500 per term; confirm the exact programme

Figures are guidance from the supplied college materials. Confirm the exact programme, billing period and inclusions in writing. Examination fees are excluded from the general brochure tuition. Registration is KSh 1,500 and the student ID is KSh 300; confirm any materials, practical or external-body charges.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right starting point?

Share your qualifications and goals with admissions. For Catering & Accommodation, ask about the appropriate level, prerequisites and available tuition timetable.

Can I study while working?

Ask which morning, evening, weekend or online classes are currently available for your selected programme. Practical attendance and assessment arrangements should be confirmed separately.

What should I budget for?

Request tuition, registration, assessment and materials as separate items so you can compare the full cost of your study plan.

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How to apply

Submit the online application or contact admissions on 0757 522 112 / 0711 842 699. Bring your qualification documents, ID/passport or birth certificate and two passport photographs. Visit the 6th Floor, KTDA Farmers Building, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD.

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