Course details
This Program is designed for those who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the culinary function of a hospitality organization whilst still focus on the remaining functions of the hospitality sector.
How is the course structured?
The program is broadly divided in two parts; i.e. - 2 years in India (at IICA) followed by a top-up year (optional, if the student wants to advance to the Degree level) in the United Kingdom at the University College Birmingham.
In the first two years spent at IICA, the student will be studying to complete a dual qualification as standard wherein he/she will learn all the aspects of the hospitality industry and also special focus will be given to culinary arts throughout the two years.
Each year will be divided in 2 parts; the first part will have 6 months of classroom studies at the institute followed by 4 months of internship at a Hotel/ Restaurant.
The course content and program is designed to ensure that the student will by the end of the two year complete an Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts & Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management qualification.
Course Accreditation
This course is accredited by Edexcel UK for the HND in Hospitality Management and City & Guilds - Manipal Global for the Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts.
Entry Requirements
- 12th Pass with 60% avg. percentage or higher
- Entrance test score above 70% (to be conducted at IICA)
This test will cover General Knowledge, English Reading, Logical Reasoning and Industry Aptitude
Updated on 10 February, 2016
About International Institute of Culinary Arts
Over 40 years of versatile experience in Hotel & Hospitality Industry through assignments in India and overseas. Starting as graduate of Hotel Catering Institute of India and Oberoi School of Hotel Management, has held diverse and challenging job positions including General Manager of Hotels, Founder President of Fortune Park Hotels, the wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Hotels Limited and other corporate assignments.
Key Assignments
- Managing Director- Ansal Hotels Ltd. (owning company of Marriott Welcome Hotel, New Delhi)
- President (Founder)- Fortune Park Hotels (by ITCWelcomgroup Hotels, a 2nd. level Hotel chain promoted by ITC Hotels)
- Vice President (operations): ITC Welcomgroup Hotels Ltd.
- Vice President - North - Leisure Sector and International Marketing - Welcomgroup Hotels
- General Manager - Assignments in Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai & New Delhi.
- Executive Chef - Oberoi Sheraton Hotel, Mumbai, Oberoi Intercontinental Hotel, New Delhi
International Institute of Culinary Arts, New Delhi (IICA) established in the year 2003, is a premier Chef Development Institute accredited by Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) and in direct partnership with University College Birmingham, Edexcel UK and City and Guilds, U.K. The institute intends to produce a well qualified and highly effective, mobile & dedicated work force to answer the industry‘s global needs.
In 2013, IICA was awarded " The Best Institute for Culinary Arts in India" by TIME research and India News, this was based on a survey done on
- a) Student Placements
- b) Student Satisfaction
- c) Infrastructure in the institute
The Institute has been designed to provide facilities which will rival the best in Europe. The facilities mirror the industry expectations, and to give trainees, the opportunity to acquire skills needed to create a platform necessary for a successful career growth within the hospitality and catering industry.
With a view to provide real life hands on training to the students, the institute has entered into agreement with nationally renowned and leading hospitality establishments in Delhi. The Institute also boasts of state-of-the-art-food production units, including purpose designed training kitchen, Studio Kitchen, bakery; dedicated learning resource centre, library and the latest IT facilities. A combination of lectures and training videos are used to teach the theoretical and culinary skills.
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