2027 Enrolment Fees

At Kushinda Academy, we offer occupational qualifications, skills programmes and short courses across three specialist faculties: Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Health & Safety, and Beauty. 

This page provides a summary of our 2027 programme fees to help prospective learners, parents and guardians compare options. Detailed information about each programme, including entry requirements, duration, qualification, credits and programme-specific requirements, is available on the relevant faculty page.

Qualification NQF Duration Fee
Kushinda Professional Chef 5 3 Years R80,000 (Year 1)
Kushinda Advanced International Chef 5 3 Years R110,000 (Year 1)
Comprehensive Professional Cook 4 18 Months R90,000
Kushinda International Professional Cook 4 18 Months R110,000
Baking and Confectionery Operator 3 1 Year R45,000
Food and Beverage Process Machine Operator 3 1 Year R40,000
Kitchen Hand (Culinary Assistant) 3 4 Months R32,000
Kushinda Meat Processing Operator 3 1 Year R45,000
Food Handler (Kitchen Foundations) 2 3 Months R18,000
Assistant Baker 2 3 Months R22,500
Barista Skills (RQF) 2 7 Days R6,000
Food Safety for Catering 2 1 Day R2,500

Culinary Starter Kit: R14 000: A compulsory Culinary Starter Kit applies to the relevant culinary programmes.
The kit includes professional uniform, knife set, training materials and branded apparel.

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