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With not enough places available at South African universities for matriculants this year – statistics show there is a shortfall of over 100 000 – many of those wanting to further their studies are looking for alternatives, particularly in those fields that translate effortlessly into jobs, both locally and internationally, upon graduation.

Which is why tertiary education institutions like Capsicum Culinary Studio (CCS) should be considered, especially for those who have an interest in cooking and baking.

It's a well-known fact that the food and hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries both at home and abroad with the opportunity to work in a myriad of different roles, including restaurants, hotels, resorts, cruise liners, catering companies and corporate or private events. Some for graduates go on to set up their own catering companies, become private chefs or invest in a food truck!

If this sounds like the sort of thing that tickles your tastebuds, then consider enrolling in one of Capsicum Culinary Studio's courses, which include: A one-year Professional Chef Programme (full or part-time); a one-year Professional Patisserie Programme; a three-year Advanced Professional Chef Programme: a Foundational Cookery Programme; an Assistant Baker Skills Programme; a combination Professional Chef and Pastry Programme; and a combination Foundational Cookery and Assistant Baker Skills Programme.

Capsicum’s courses offer international certification through City and Guilds and are nationally accredited with CATHSSETA and the QCTO,  attributing to their alumni making their mark throughout the world. Capsicum Culinary Studio has a partnership with The Swiss Education Group (SEG) and is a member of The South African Chefs Association, and by extension The World Association of Chefs Societies, exposing learners to international standards and opportunities.

Capsicum Culinary Studio will be hosting its next Registration Days this Friday, February 7 from 18h00 to 20h00 and Saturday, February 8, from 09h00 to 12h00 at all seven of its campuses where visitors can tour the facilities, meet and chat with chef lecturers and find out more to see if it’s the career that suits them.

Says CCS MD Renee Hill: “For anyone considering a career in the cheffing industry, our registration days are the perfect place to start. It’s there that prospective students can find out more about our different courses, take a tour of our modern campus facilities and discover how we can help develop the expertise to lead in this dynamic industry.”

The two upcoming registration dates are:

• Friday, February 7 from 18h00 to 20h00
• Saturday, February 8 from 09h00 to 12h00

Capsicum campuses are located at:

• Boksburg: Unit 6, Bartlett Lake Office Park, Cnr Leith and Trichards Roads, Boksburg
• Cape Town: 358 Victoria Road, Salt River, Cape Town
• Durban: 300 Granada Square, 16 Chartwell Dr, Umhlanga Rocks.
• Johannesburg: 3 Keyes Ave, Rosebank.
• Nelson Mandela Bay: 1 Newmarket Rd, Greenacres, Gqeberha .
• Pretoria: Menlyn Square, South Building, 134 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen.
• Ruimsig, Roodepoort: Block D, 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig

For more information go to www.capsicumcooking.com