Gastronomy

If you have completed the 3-year Gastronomy and Hospitality program or other relevant programs, you can enroll in the PTI high school program (+2), where you will earn a Level V education and become a Gastronomy Technician.

Kuharja v kuhinji pripravljata jed.

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Education Tailored to You

  • personal approach
  • You only pay for the exams you missed
  • setting one’s own pace for taking exams
  • An informational visit does not obligate you to enroll

Program Description: Culinary Technician

Have you recently graduated—or graduated some time ago—from a vocational high school with a focus on hospitality, and are you looking to continue or change your career path? Then the “Gastronomy” program is perfect for you. Gastronomy technicians are increasingly establishing themselves as leaders and supervisors in kitchens and restaurants. They ensure that work runs smoothly, take on more demanding culinary tasks themselves, and ensure the quality of the ingredients supplied. A culinary technician has a thorough knowledge of domestic and international cuisine as well as the selection of wines and other beverages, and is also familiar with the natural and cultural heritage and tourist attractions of the local area where they work. The job requires dedication, strong communication skills, decisiveness, and a desire to enhance one’s own knowledge and share it with others.

Due to the growth in the number of hospitality establishments of all kinds, this is a highly sought-after profession. Job opportunities are available in hospitality and tourism establishments, hotels, cafeterias, and elsewhere.

Learn more about enrolling in the Culinary Technician program

Enrollment Requirements

Anyone who meets the following requirements may enroll in the Culinary Technician program:

  • Successful completion of secondary vocational education with the following titles: culinary and hospitality professional, cook, waiter, cook-waiter, housekeeper, farmer-housewife, baker, pastry chef, pastry chef-confectioner
  • or have obtained an equivalent degree under previous regulations.

Enrollment Process

Before enrolling, you can contact us by phone or email, or visit our office for an informational meeting. After reviewing your documentation and analyzing your needs and options, you can decide to enroll. Upon enrollment, you will work with the program organizer to develop a personalized education plan that outlines the conditions, methods, formats, and deadlines for fulfilling the obligations set forth in the educational program.

Upon enrollment, you will also gain access to the e-index, where you can access various materials, exam dates, lectures, consultations with professors, class schedules, and other important information.

Be sure to also read the frequently asked questions and important information.

Payment

The registration fee is 150 EUR and is valid for one calendar year from the date of registration. Upon enrollment, participants choose the educational format that best suits them. If they wish to attend lectures more frequently, they can purchase a package of 10 exams with lectures (tuition) and pay for them in installments. However, if they choose to study independently and take exams, they can pay for exams and lectures as they go.

The exam costs 90 EUR, and the exam with a lecture costs 160 EUR. Tuition is 1,600 EUR—you can pay it in up to 10 installments. The cost of completing the professional modules is 160 EUR

The first retake of the exam is free of charge.

Upon enrollment, you must pay the enrollment fee and the cost of at least three exams, or the enrollment fee and the first installment of tuition. This allows each participant to create a personalized educational program and pay only for what they actually use.

If the payer is a COMPANY or another legal entity, we will issue an invoice to you based on the company’s purchase order.

Type of Education

Adjustments for Special Education

Course requirements are adjusted based on the recognition of an individual’s prior learning. Adult education is a specialized field of education, so we strive to adapt to your needs as much as possible and take your individual needs into account.

Lectures are held 2–4 times a week in the afternoon, as are exams and office hours. Exam periods run throughout the year, and the vast majority of exams can be taken at least once a month. This allows participants to set their own pace and tailor their education to their needs.

You can choose between attending lectures and self-directed learning. An exam follows the completion of the lecture series. While the focus is on self-study, you have access to in-person and online consultations with the instructor, during which they will explain your course requirements and objectives and are available to answer any questions you may have.

Upon enrollment, work with the training provider to develop a personalized training plan that outlines the conditions, methods, formats, and deadlines for fulfilling the obligations set forth in the training program.

Lectures

2–4 times a week in the afternoon, according to the schedule

Most courses do not have mandatory lectures before the exam, but depending on your individual situation, we will advise you on which ones you should attend.

Program Curriculum

PTI Gastronomy Course Catalog

Who can complete the program?

Requirements for Completing the PROGRAM

The following must be rated positively:

  • general education courses,
  • required professional modules,
  • elective professional modules,
  • the open part of the curriculum.

In addition, the following must be completed:

  • requirements for on-the-job training,
  • vocational high school diploma

Conclusion – Vocational High School Diploma

  • a written and oral exam in Slovenian,
  • a written and oral exam in gastronomy,
  • a written and oral exam in a foreign language or mathematics,
  • product or service and justification.

Obtaining an officially recognized document: VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Qualification earned: GASTRONOMY TECHNICIAN

Completion of Education - Vocational High School Diploma

The vocational high school graduation exam is administered three times a year (spring, fall, and winter sessions).

To register for the vocational high school graduation exam, go to the office and fill out the REGISTRATION FORM. You do not necessarily need to have passed all your exams at the time of registration. You must complete all requirements by the withdrawal deadline. If you wish to withdraw from the vocational high school graduation exam, you must fill out a WITHDRAWAL FORM at the office .

EXAM DATES AND MORE INFORMATION.

Why Choose Education at Cene Štupar – CILJ?

An Individualized Approach to Education

Our staff are professionally trained to advise you, keep you informed, and provide comprehensive support for your education. We take a personalized approach to each individual and strive to design a training program that best suits their needs.

A large number of satisfied participants

Every year, more than 10,000 participants take part in our training programs.

You only pay for the exams you haven’t taken yet

With us, you don’t have to pay for the entire academic year; you only pay for the exams you haven’t taken yet.

Tradition

We’ve been working with you and for you for over 65 years!

Tuition Refund Policy

We’ll inform you about the options for tuition reimbursement and help you complete the necessary paperwork. We regularly monitor calls for applications intended for our participants.

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