Training Force Learnership Programme: Food & Beverage Services

 Training Force is offering a 12‑month Food & Beverage Services Learnership (NQF Level 4, SAQA ID 14113) with 133 credits. The programme equips learners with hospitality skills for restaurants, hotels, lodges, and catering companies. Applicants must have Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.

Programme Overview

  • Qualification: National Certificate: Food & Beverage Services

  • NQF Level: 4

  • SAQA ID: 14113

  • Credits: 133

  • Duration: 12 months

  • Training Days: 29 (instructor‑led only, no online/blended learning)

  • SETA: TETA

Entry Requirements

  • Communication at NQF Level 3

  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3

What You Will Learn

  • Customer service and communication

  • Food and beverage preparation and table service

  • Serving wines, spirits, and beverages

  • Handling customer payments and refunds

  • Workplace health, hygiene, and safety practices

  • Cleaning and maintaining food service equipment

  • Hospitality operations and workplace organisation

  • Stock receiving, storage, and inventory management

  • Staff supervision, coaching, and workplace training

  • Planning, organising, and monitoring work activities

  • Function and event service management

  • Professional development and teamwork

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as:

  • Food & Beverage Attendant

  • Waiter/Waitress

  • Restaurant Assistant

  • Banqueting Assistant

  • Bar Attendant

  • Hospitality Supervisor

  • Hotel Food Service Assistant

  • Catering Assistant

  • Restaurant Team Leader

  • Hospitality Operations Assistant

Programme Highlights

  • Nationally recognised qualification

  • Structured workplace training with practical exposure

  • Pathway to further studies in Food & Beverage Management Diploma

  • Suitable for hospitality, travel, tourism, hotel, restaurant, and catering industries

Training Force Application Form