The Fusion Cooking School is one of South Africa's Top culinary schools.
Our Chef training is held at our Musgrave campus on the Berea in Durban. Our corporate teambuilding, evening lifestyle cooking classes, advanced training and specialised Research and Development (R&D) are all held at our Westville Campus.
While we do not believe in having to be the biggest school (in fact we favour a smaller, more intimate boutique approach), over the years our trainee chefs have gone on to be successful in many areas of industry, including many becoming head/executive chefs.
We deliver world-class qualifications as a SACHEF (SA Culinary and Hospitality Educators Forum) recognised Training Provider, internationally accredited with Highfield International, City & Guilds of London as well as with the DHET QCTO. All our staff are all fully qualified, industry experienced, and Cathsseta-accredited Moderators, Facilitators and Assessors.
What's more, we are fully accredited for the new QCTO Chef Qualification and Trade Test which replaces all current South African chef qualifications. We were the 2nd school in the country and the first in KZN to receive accreditation.
FULL TIME COURSES
Below are our 2026 Full-Time courses - Please note there are additional costs not clarified below
Click on ‘Apply Now’ to email us and receive our application form and for further information
Full-Time International Chef de Partie Grand Diploma Programme
NQF Level 5
R163 200 (3 Years)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Occupational Trade Certificate: Chef Qualification SAQA ID 101697
• includes the international Highfield Diploma for Professional Cooks
• includes the international Highfield Diploma for Professional Chefs
• includes the international Highfield Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery
• includes the international Highfield Diploma in Culinary Supervision and Management
Full-Time International Commis-Chef/Cook Diploma Programme
NQF Level 4
R 87 200 (18 months)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Occupational Certificate: Cook Qualification SAQA ID 102296
• includes the international Highfield Diploma for Professional Cooks
• includes the international Highfield Diploma for Professional Chefs
Full-Time International Professional Cook Certificate Programme
NQF Level 3
R 46 850 (6 months)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Kitchen-hand Occupational Certificate Part-Qualification SAQA ID 110354
• includes the international Highfield Diploma for Professional Cooks
Full-Time International Kitchen-hand Certificate Programme
NQF Level 3
R 21 800 (3 months)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Kitchen-hand Occupational Certificate Part-Qualification SAQA ID 110354
• includes the international Highfield Certificate for Kitchen Assistants
Full-Time Food handler Certificate Programme
NQF Level 2
R 8 950 (2 months)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Food Handler Occupational Certificate Part-Qualification SAQA ID 110644
Full time International Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery Diploma Programme
R 46 850 (6 months)
• includes the international Highfield Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery
PART TIME COURSES
Below are our 2026 Part-Time courses - Please note there are additional costs not clarified below
Click on ‘Apply Now’ to email us and receive our application form and for further information
Part-Time International Kitchen-hand Certificate Programme
NQF Level 3
R 39 600 (6 months)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Kitchen-hand Occupational Certificate Part-Qualification SAQA ID 110354
• includes the international Highfield Certificate for Kitchen Assistants
Part-Time Food Handler Certificate Programme
NQF Level 2
R 12 900 (4 months)
• includes the NEW QCTO National Food Handler Occupational Certificate Part-Qualification NQF level2 SAQA ID 110644
Part-Time International Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery Diploma Programme
R 50 500 (12 months)
• includes the international Highfield Diploma for Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery
The Fusion Cooking School - Musgrave Campus
117 Vause Rd, Musgrave, Durban, 4001
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