Come and study at Tredu Santalahdentie! Tampere Vocational College Tredu offers restaurant and catering service studies in English. This program provides diverse skills for cooking, serving, sales and customer service roles. Studying in multicultural groups, attending in the international student exchanges and projects will prepare you for tasks in the international restaurant and catering industry.
Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services graduates are able to plan and carry out food preparation or customer service tasks and work in sales in the catering sector. They work profitably and productive in a sales-minded, customer service orientated and quality conscious manner, while operating in compliance with hygiene requirements and sustainable operating practices.
This program provides diverse skills for cooking, serving, sales and customer service roles!
Content of the degree
The scope of the Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services is 180 competence points. The qualification is composed of vocational units (145 competence points) and common units (35 competence points).
Check out the Requirements of Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services at the site of Finnish National Agency for Education.
The vocational qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services has two competence areas:
- competence area of customer service (waiter/waitress)
- competence area of food services (cook)
The preliminary selection of the competence area will be done in the application document. Tredu provides perfect facilities for training at the college’s own lunch restaurant Elmeri and cafeteria Eevi, before the on-the-job periods in Finland or abroad.
Waiter/Waitress
The Restaurant and Catering Services program provides an opportunity to become a skilled waiter or waitress: who is an expert in customer service. Waiter/Waitresses play a pivotal role in maintaining customer satisfaction while working in various roles within the restaurant industry. During their studies, students acquire an understanding of serving methods and learn about sales and customer service. Our students also obtain alcohol and hygiene passports as part of their studies.
Cook
Cooks master ingredients, plan and plate dishes, and use kitchen tools safely and efficiently. They understand nutrition, special diets, and follow hygiene standards. Workplaces include restaurants, cafés, hotels, catering companies, and fine dining and lunch restaurants. Our students also acquire hygiene passport and Emergency First Aid Training as part of their studies. Check details here.
Tuition fees for upper secondary education
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU and EEA, you may have to pay tuition fees for vocational education.
More information about tuition fees: https://www.tredu.fi/en/studying-at-tredu/for-applicants/
Opintopolku/Studyinfo: Tuition fees for upper secondary education
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Further information
Guidance Councellor
Saija Hellsten
+358 41 730 7299
saija.hellsten@tampere.fi
TreduNavi Admission Services
e-mail: tredu.haku@tampere.fi
tel +358 40 170 5649