Universal Foundation is happy to announce the opportunity to provide 10 fully funded scholarships to Maldivian youth to complete the Certificate 3 in Culinary Arts programme. Theoretical sessions will be conducted in Villa College, and the practical internship will be provided by Universal Resorts.  

This programme offers a distinctive learning experience to the students through a combination of knowledge and practical skills highly valued and recognised by the hospitality and tourism industry. The students will learn about the culinary processes, concepts, and principles. 

The programme enhances and encourages students to explore and develop up-to-date skills in the area and make use of technology and industry-standard equipment. The programme includes food safety and sanitation, equipment use, safety and security, basic culinary techniques, and culinary math. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of food preparation techniques for desserts and baked goods; meat, poultry, and seafood; and stocks, sauces, and soups. 

The participants undergo extensive skills training activities and they will apply their knowledge and skills in the placement settings. The participants will learn to build workplace etiquette and promote proper ethical values. Upon successful completion of the programme the graduates would have the opportunity to further pursue education in baking and pastry. 

Entry Requirement 

General Entry Criteria 

• Completion of Basic Education (Key Stage 2 / Grade 6) OR 

• Attainment of a Level 2 qualification 

Alternative Criteria 

• 18 years of age AND 

• Ability to communicate in the language of instruction. 

Programme Structure 

Core Modules 

1. Food Sanitation 
2. Food Nutrition 
3. Culinary Fundamentals 
4. Foundation of Stocks, Soups, and Sauces 
5. Introduction to Meat, Poultry and Seafood 
6. Fundamentals of Garde Manger 
7. Pastry and Baking Essentials 
8. Dry and Moist Heat Cooking Methods 
9. Industrial Placement 

Key Features 

The broader goals of the programme are as follows: 

• Prepare students academically and professionally for culinary skills through the execution of food preparation techniques, artistry and creativity 

• Produce graduates with effective practical skills and incorporate sustainability concepts and understand the fundamentals of classic cuisine creation 

• Help to build personnel with capacity to maintain industry standards of sanitation and safety 

• Contribute towards interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills 

• Provide opportunities for successful graduates to enter into the professional kitchen as a Commis level 1 

• Provide a pathway to progress into level 4 programs 

Programme Expenses are fully paid by the Universal Foundation Students will receive MVR 3000 during their internship period from the resort. 

Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will be able to 

• Demonstrate and apply principles of food nutrition and food safety, product knowledge and functions of ingredients 

• Work collaboratively with others to solve problems in a range of professional-level contexts by applying relevant theories and techniques 

• Recommend the ingredients and equipment required to produce the dishes. 

• Demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques and calculate formulas of kitchen recipes 

• Use and apply the skills learned in using the kitchen equipment. 

• Determine the underlying techniques involved in the preparation of different styles of dishes