2^nd Year Diplome Course

A two year course, during which students complete the 1st year at Silwood, and then the 2nd year in industry. Students rotate between Cape Towns top kitchens, learning from the very best chefs in the country.

In the 1st year, students acquire the classic Cordons Bleus cookery skills they will require to hold their own in the great kitchens of the world. A Silwood Cordons Bleus Certificate is given at the end of the first year. (please see details 1 Year Silwood Cordons Bleus Certificate). Once completed, students are then eligible to continue into the 2nd year, Silwood Cordons Bleus Diplome.

The 2nd year is a practical year, in which students consolidate the skills learnt in the 1st year, through practical experience in industry. Each student completes five 8-week training periods in the very best restaurants, catering style establishments, guest houses, hotels and other food establishments, such as Woolworths product development and food styling at Taste magazine. These placements are arranged by the school.

Students gain the experience of seeing how five different kitchens operate and to which type of establishments they are best suited. The networking value of moving around Cape Towns top establishments during this year, is invaluable for students future careers. Prestigious establishments such as La Colombe, Chefs Warehouse, and Salsify Restaurant, are just a few examples of restaurants that the students will work at.

Students  receive a stipend whilst in industry during this year.