FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
Focus on providing guests with exceptional dining experiences through the preparation, presentation, and service of food and drinks.
National Certificate l SAQA 14113 l NQF LEVEL 4
Download Course
Information &
Dates
Download
Course
Enrolment Form
CONTACT US
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
The CATHSSETA accredited National Certificate in Food and Beverage Services (SAQA ID 14113) is designed for individuals pursuing a career in the hospitality industry, offering a strong foundation in both food and beverage preparation, service, and supervision. This qualification applies to a wide range of establishments — from small restaurants to large hotels — and serves as a pathway toward the Food and Beverage Management Diploma, with further articulation into Gaming, Travel, and Tourism sectors. Learners develop essential service and management skills, including customer interaction, cultural awareness, teamwork, hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency. They gain hands-on experience in areas such as table and drink service, buffet and bar operations, payment processing, and event supervision. In addition, the qualification builds leadership and self-development capabilities through staff training, workplace planning, and maintaining professional standards, preparing learners for a dynamic and rewarding role in the hospitality environment.
COURSE CONTENT
Theory:
- Customer care principles.
- Cultural Awareness in dealing with customers & colleagues.
- Different glasses, crockery & cutlery.
- Different table settings.
- Different wines, spirits & liqueurs.
- Health, hygiene, safety & security.
- Layout, services & facilities of the organisation.
- Payment methods.
- Sectors of the Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Industry.
- ...and many more.
Practical:
- Deal with customers.
- Provide a table service.
- Provide a table drink service.
- Provide a carvery / buffet service.
- Serve bottled wines.
- Prepare and serve spirits and liqueurs.
- Maintain the table service.
- Maintain the drink service.
- Supervise the running of a function.
PRICE
From R15 500.00 per person (incl. VAT).
Download Course Information & Dates
Download Course
Enrolment Form
COURSE STRUCTURE
Duration: 8 to 12 months.
Certification: Drum Beat Academy and CATHSSETA Certificate.
Entrance Requirements:
- Mathematics and communication at NQF Level 3 (Grade 11).
- Learners should have a basic comprehension of English.
- Basic reading and writing skills are required.
Assessment:
- Questionnaires on theory.
- Assignments on workplace implementation.
- Practical assessment on all aspects of preparing and providing a table and drink service in a bar, club, restaurant, lodge, hotel or guesthouse.
READY TO ENROL?
Call or email us today to start your jounrey!
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Get started
Testimonials
"I did my Guide Course through Drum Beat Academy, and this was the best decision I ever made. There was never any problem to assist their learners when needed."
"Friendly people and excellent training in the Tourist Guide industry."
"I did a lot of research on the internet between companies who do tourist guiding courses, and every time I end up with Drum Beat Academy as number 1 on my list. If I need to refer someone, you're top of the list!"
" Amazing support, very professional. Thank you Drum Beat Academy for all the assistance during my studies."
"You and your team took us along rather than leaving us to walk alone in this challenging journey that requires one to exercise a lot of patience. Through you guys, I really enjoyed studying this course and today I honestly and confidently feel that I can conduct a tour without any hindrance."
"During the practical weekend we visited important historical sites that were all superb. We could implement in practice what we did in class."
"I would strongly recommend this academy to friends and family!"
"An awesome experience…new friends and exciting times ahead!"
SEND US AN EMAIL
OUR PARTNERS
