Certificate Course in Bakery & Confectionary
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
CO1: Produce different types of breads using various types of flours
CO2: Exhibit knowledge and skills in making desserts, sauces, chocolate in various forms and textures
CO3: Create decorative show piece with hands on participation
CO4: Organize, design and present buffet platters using artistically made desserts and show piece works.
CO5: Analyze and evaluate product quality based on color, taste and texture.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
Theory | Practical |
---|---|
Bakery & Confectionery Theory | Bakery & Confectionery(Practical) |
Eligibility Criteria
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Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Flight kitchens and Cruise line kitchens.
- Hospitality services in various MNCs.
- Entry level in pastry department in star hotels.
- Forest Lodges, Guest Houses, and resorts.
- Self-employment (as an entrepreneur)
- Employed at canteens in colleges, schools, in factories, company guest houses etc.
- Catering departments of railways, banks, armed forces, shipping companies etc.
Alumni Testimonials

I had joined the VELS School of Hotel & Catering Management in 2020-2021 to do a one year certificate course in bakery & confectionery. The Bakery and confectionery has the perfect environment to learn if you are passionate about becoming a great baker. The pastry chefs who prepare you for the future were excellent, incredible and pleasant. They truly want you to succeed. All classes were great with hands-on sessions and at the end you sample a host of goodies. I thoroughly enjoyed the training I received at VELS.
Ms.EMY ANNA KOSHY (Certificate course in Bakery & Confectionery), 2020-2021
Entrepreneur
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee per year | Administration Fee | Registration Fee | Misc. (per sem) | Exam Fee (Per Sem) | At the time of admission | Even Sem | Odd Sem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25,000 | 4,650 | 2,650 | 300 | 1500 | 21,600 | 12,800 | 14,300 |
CERTIFICATE COURSE – Event planning and management
DURATION
6 MONTHS
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
6 months | Pass in 8th Std., from any board | Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To study the roles and responsibilities of an Event Manager
- To analyze and evaluate the tasks of cost estimation and client management for the
event
- To apply the practices for communicating effectively with guests and team members.
- To learn the activities that ensures the health, hygiene, and safety practices.
- To create an event with planning and management through organizing an event.
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Entrepuneur
- Entry level jobs in Event management sectors
Fee structure
Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) | Other Fees (Per Sem) | Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) |
---|---|---|
10,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
Housekeeping
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
CO1: Realize the role of the housekeeping department in hotels and its responsibilities.
CO2: Develop personal skills and in accommodation operation and services.
CO3: Design the organizational structure and the functional layout of housekeeping departments in various sized hotels.
CO4: Co-ordinate with other departments in the hotel Suggest the types of cleaning agents for different level of cleaning.
CO5: Practice and create a safe working environment
Curriculum & Syllabus
Eligibility Criteria
Carreer Propects
Alumni Testimonials
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee per year | Administration Fee | Registration Fee | Misc. (per sem) | Skill Enhancement Fee (per year) | Exam Fee (Per Sem) | At the time of admission | Even Sem | Odd Sem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20,000 | 4,650 | 2,650 | 300 | 1500 | 19,100 | 10,300 | 11,800 |
Certificate course in Front Office Operation
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
CO1:Handle front office equipment.
CO2: Manage the guest during check in and check out.
CO3: Register and reserve guest at hotel front office.
CO4: Operate property management systems.
CO5: Implement hotel safety and security procedures.
CO6: Maintain quality guest service.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
Theory | Practical |
---|---|
Front Office Operations (Theory) | Front Office Operations (Practical) |
Eligibility Criteria
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Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Front office assistants in Hotels.
- Supervisors in residential apartments.
- Hospital administration
- Receptionists in various MNCs.
- Reservation and reception services at Forest Lodges, Guest Houses, and resorts.
- Self-employment (as an entrepreneur)
Alumni Testimonials

I had joined the VELS School of Hotel & Catering Management in 2020-2021 and did a one year certificate course in Front Office. Lecturers who taught me were outstanding and very helpful during my tenure there. With the training I received I was able to get a good job in my home town.
Mr.Shashank (Certificate course in Front Office), 2020-2021
Customer relations Manager, Ramesh hospital, Vijayawada
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee per year | Administration Fee | Registration Fee | Misc. (per sem) | Skill Enhancement Fee (per year) | Exam Fee (Per Sem) | At the time of admission | Even Sem | Odd Sem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20,000 | 4,650 | 2,650 | 300 | 1500 | 19,100 | 10,300 | 11,800 |
CERTIFICATE COURSE – Guest Room Associate
Curriculum and Syllabus
Name of the course | Practical + Theory credits | Hours per week/ Days per week | Total hours |
---|---|---|---|
Guest Room Associate | 2+2 | 6 hours per week / 2 days per week | 96 contact hours + 320 IET hours |
SYLLABUS
Course Objective:
Understand the daily operational practices to be done. Apply health, hygiene and safety practices at workplace and maintain ethics in handling departmental and guest relations.
Course Outcome:
CO1. State the role of the housekeeping department in hotels and its responsibilities.
CO2. Understand all levels of professional cleanings.
CO3. Manage Inventory and Bookkeeping Procedures.
CO4. Communicate with co-workers and guests.
CO5. Apply Ethics and Safety Practice in work environment.
Unit I – Core Skills – Professional Cleaning
- Introduction to Hotel Industry and Housekeeping Activities
- Perform Cleaning Operations for Rooms and Public Areas
- Bed Making Procedures – Morning / Evening Services
- Carry out Stain Removal and Polishing Activities on the Floor and Surfaces
- Preparation of Maids Cart
- Bathroom Cleaning Procedures.
Unit II – Inventory Management and Book Keeping
- Registers and Records in Accommodation Operation department
- Guest supplies and amenities
- Equipment and Agents in the Accommodation Operation department
- Guest Supplies, Cleaning Equipment and Agents Planning and Managing Procedures
- Storage procedures in Housekeeping Stores
Unit III – Communication and Ethics
- Departmental and interdepartmental Co-ordinations
- Guest communications and Handling Customer Complaints constructively.
- Understand the importance of customer satisfaction and feedback
- Following Ethical Practices in cleaning and property maintenance.
- Maintain Organization Confidentiality
Unit IV – Hygiene and Safety
- Routine Procedure in cleaning and sanitization of cleaning equipment
- Clean, Hygienic and hazard free procedures at work
- Disposal of Guest and Department wastages
- Emergency Situations and Safety Handlings and Basic First Aids
- Identification of Hazards at Work Place
UNIT V – On Job Training
- Practice the Room Making procedures
- Handling Equipment, Cleaning Agents and Guest Supplies
- Co-ordinate with Housemen and supervisors in learning Basic cleaning routine
- Follow standard operating procedures
- Understand Daily Housekeeping Operations in Hotel
Reference Books:
- Sudhir Andrews Hotel House keeping a Training Manual – 2nd edition-Tata Mc graw hill – 2009
- G.Raghubalan & Smrita Raghubalan Hotel Housekeeping Operations and Management – 2nd edition -Oxford University Press 2009.
- Ursula Jones Cassell – Hotel & Catering Management – 2nd edition-Octopus Publishing Group Limited, 1997.
- John C. Bronson and Margaret Lennox Hotel Hostel Hospital Housekeeping-5th edition– Edward Arnold Taylor& Francis Group -1988.
Online Materials & Weblinks:
- https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=Cdnwi2LUCCLzrJZ76d/o1A==
- http://paramjamwal.blogspot.com/2015/09/h3-direction-ltr-h3.html
- https://www.slideshare.net/Nabin2058/presentation-of-housekeeping-and-accommodation-operation-hospitality-service
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F9Nc2rp2eA
- https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/ViewSubject?catid=Cdnwi2LUCCLzrJZ76d/o1A==
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFWHLDWiSrY
DURATION
6 MONTHS
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Certificate Course in Guest Room Associate | 6 months | Pass in 8th Std., from any board | Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To study the role of the housekeeping department in hotels and its responsibilities.
- To understand all levels of professional cleanings.
- To learn Inventory Management and Bookkeeping Procedures.
- To communicate with co-workers and guests.
- To apply Ethics and Safety Practice in work environment
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Entry level staff like Houseman
- Guest room attendant in Accommodation operation department at Hotels, Service Apartments.
Fee structure
Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) | Other Fees (Per Sem) | Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) |
---|---|---|
10,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
Certificate course in Food Production
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
CO1: Practice kitchen hygiene and personal hygiene.
CO2: Identify food textures and consistencies.
CO3: Make cuts of meats and vegetables.
CO4: Prepare foods using methods that conserve nutritional value.
CO5: Demonstrate the skills and techniques in preparation of foods of International cuisines.
CO6: Exhibit professionalism in the Organizing the kitchen.
Curriculum & Syllabus
Eligibility Criteria
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Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Airline catering (flight kitchens) and Cabin Services.
- Hospitality services in various MNCs.
- Entry level in respective departments at star hotels.
- Forest Lodges, Guest Houses, and resorts.
- Self-employment (as an entrepreneur)
- Running canteens in college, schools, in factories, company guest houses etc.
- Catering departments of railways, banks, armed forces, shipping companies etc.
Alumni Testimonials

As a student of VELS Hotel & Catering management (Food Production Craft Course) I enjoyed learning about new foods, new flavors and new techniques. Chef Lawrence teaches his students from the very basics to the advanced level. This is an innovative approach that expands the cook’s thinking and creativity. I greatly respect his passion about food and his commitment to teaching and creating young chefs like me.
Mr.Joshua Nickelson (Certificate course in Food Production), 2017-2018
Head Chef- TEC FOODS, Guindy
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee per year | Administration Fee | Registration Fee | Misc. (per sem) | Exam Fee (Per Sem) | At the time of admission | Even Sem | Odd Sem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25,000 | 4,650 | 2,650 | 300 | 1500 | 21,600 | 12,800 | 14,300 |
CERTIFICATE COURSE – Restaurant and Counter service
Curriculum and Syllabus
Name of the course | Practical + Theory credits | Hours per week/ Days per week | Total hours |
---|---|---|---|
Restaurant and Counter Service | 2+2 | 6 hours per week / 2 days per week | 96 contact hours + 320 IET hours |
SYLLABUS
RESTAUARANT AND COUNTER SERVICE
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Food and Beverage Service- OJT level”, in the “Tourism & Hospitality Skills” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner.
Course Outcome:
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:
CO1. Explain the nature and evolution of hospitality industry and its various sub-sectors.
CO2. Explain the duties & responsibilities of food & beverage service trainee along with the attributes required.
CO3. Perform food & beverage service operations
CO4. Manage orders and serve the ordered food and beverage to the guests as per standards.
CO5. Achieve customer satisfaction by understanding customer requirement and providing services as per market standards.
UNIT I – Introduction to Hotel Industry
- Explain general discipline in the restaurants (do’s & don’ts)
- Explain the nature of restaurant in hotel industry
- Elaborate the hierarchy of hotel and food & beverage department of different star category
- Explain the role of food & beverage trainee
- Describe attributes required for food & beverage trainee
UNIT II – Prepare for Food & Beverage- Service & Operation
- Study layout of food and beverage service areas.
- Describe different departments associated with restaurant operation
- Explain the basic terminology used in food and beverage service
- List different types of equipment’s, appliances and tools used in restaurant
- List tableware, dishware and glassware used for serving guests
- Practice to arrange table
- Practice different folds of napkins
- Describe different types of popular food items along with their accompaniments
- Explain different types of selling techniques
- Practice to take orders from guests, make KOT and serve food to guests accordingly
- Explain the importance of personal hygiene and grooming standards and apply it in day today practice
- State the pricing of items listed in menu
- Practice to take orders from customers
- Practice of placing cutlery on table as per standards
- Practice to serve food & beverage to customers as per the sequence
- Describe food safety standards
UNIT – III – Digital service in restaurant
- Practice on computer for word processing
- Practice on various types of social media tools used for advertising
- Practice to take orders on the computer software
- Practice to take feedback from guestsAnalyze the guest feedback and report it to the seniors
UNIT – IV – Ethics in restaurant
- Departmental and interdepartmental Co-ordinations
- Guest communications and Handling Customer Complaints constructively.
- Understand the importance of customer satisfaction and feedback
- Following Ethical Practices in Clearance and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain Organization Confidentiality.
UNIT – V – OJT in restaurant
- Greet customers, take order, serve and clean tables and counters.
- Apply relevant Customer service skills, help in payments and resolve customer issues.
- Exhibit Proper etiquette and conduct.
- Follow Health, hygiene and safety practices in the industry.
- Effectively communicate with Guests and Colleagues for smooth operations.
Reference Books:
- Vara Prasad, Gopi Krishna, Food & Beverage Simplified, – 1st Edition, Dorling Kindersley, Noida, UP, 2013
- Lendal H Kotschevar, Mary L. Tanke Managing Bar & Beverage Operations, 8th Edition, Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Lansing, Michigan, USA. 2009
- Vijay Dhawan Food and beverage – F&B Service – 2nd edition-Frank.Bros& co – 2010.
DURATION
6 MONTHS
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
||
---|---|---|
6 months | Pass in 8th Std., from any board | Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To understand the nature and evolution of hospitality industry and its various sub-sectors.
- To study the duties & responsibilities of food & beverage service trainee along with the
- attributes required.
- To execute food and beverage service operations
- To manage orders and serve the ordered food and beverage to the guests as per standards.
- To attain customer satisfaction by understanding customer requirement and providing
- services as per market standards.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Entry level staff like Waiters, Trainee captains in Food and Beverage outlets at Hotels, Multi chain Restaurants , Food courts in multi-national company
Fee structure
Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) | Other Fees (Per Sem) | Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) |
---|---|---|
10,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
Certificate course in Food & Beverage
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
CO1: Explain the layout of all service areas that they work with and the purpose of the various service areas.
CO2: Identify the roles of the staff working in and responsible for the areas.
CO3: Use equipment in the restaurant.
CO4: Demonstrate knowledge of all the menu items, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages which are on offer in the outlet.
CO5: Perform the correct service requirements of all food and beverage items.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
Theory | Practical |
---|---|
Food & Beverage Service Theory | Food & Beverage Service Practical |
Eligibility Criteria
[table “” not found /]
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
Alumni Testimonials
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee per year | Administration Fee | Registration Fee | Misc. (per sem) | Skill Enhancement Fee (per year) | Exam Fee (Per Sem) | At the time of admission | Even Sem | Odd Sem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20,000 | 4,650 | 2,650 | 300 | 1500 | 19,100 | 10,300 | 11,800 |
B.Sc Food Service Management and Applied Nutrition
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) |
---|---|---|
25,000 | 21,000 | 46,000 |
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Programme Outcomes
Program Outcome (PO)
PO1: Demonstrate proper safety and sanitation methods and standards in the commercial production of food.
PO2: Plan and organize food preparation by the most efficient methods available. F. Show an understanding of the composition, structure, and market terminology of meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, and vegetables.
PO3: Display a basic understanding of various diets.
PO4: Implement food, beverage, and labour cost control concepts.
PO5: Develop personal financial and time management skills.
Curriculum & Syllabus
Curriculum & Syllabus
Category | Code | Title of the Course | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core | 21CPGDA1 | Art, food and culture- the gastronomy | 3 | 3 | ||
Core | 21CPGDA2 | Advance Indian food skill development and global trend | 3 | 3 | ||
Core | 21CPGDA3 | Presentation and visual effect on food | 3 | 3 | ||
Core | 21CPGDA4 | Effective and efficient food and beverage operation and cost management | 3 | 3 | ||
Core | 21CPGDA5 | Art of bakery and contemporary bread making: | 3 | 3 | ||
Core | 21PPGDA1 | Advance Indian food skill development and global trend – Lab | 6 | 3 | ||
Core | 21PPGDA2 | Art of bakery and contemporary bread making: Lab | 6 | 3 | ||
TOTAL | 13 | 12 | 21 | |||
Eligibility Criteria
Career Prospects
Alumni Testimonials
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee per year | Administration Fee | Registration Fee | Misc. (per sem) | Skill Enhancement Fee (per year) | Exam Fee (Per Sem) | At the time of admission | Even Sem | Odd Sem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20,000 | 4,650 | 2,650 | 300 | 1500 | 19,100 | 10,300 | 11,800 |
CERTIFICATE COURSE Bakery planning and Operations
Curriculum and Syllabus
Name of the course | Practical + Theory credits | Hours per week/ Days per week | Total hours |
---|---|---|---|
Bakery planning and operations | 3+1 | 9 hours / 3 hours per day | 144 contact hours + 320 IET hours |
Syllabus
Course Outcome:
CO 1: Techniques to prepare and present pastry and bakery products
CO 2: Practices to present the finish products.
CO 3: Manage Inventory and stock level management
CO 4: Implement practices to assist in menu preparation, price determination and cost control
CO 5: Understand the protocols related to confidentiality of the organizational information and perform all the activities to maintain health, hygiene, and safety at the workplace guests’ privacy
Unit I: Introduction to concept and role of Pastry /Bakery department
- Attributes required for pastry / bakery commis
- Scope of Hospitality Industry
- Roles and responsibilities of a Pastry/Bakery Commis
- Scope of work for a Pastry/Bakery Commis
- Basic glossary used in the Pastry/Bakery department.
Unit II: Introduction to Pastry /Bakery Products
- Procedure of using different equipment
- Procedure of preparing a damage report for the kitchen equipment.
- Tools and equipment required for preparation, baking, and finishing the pastry/bakery product
- Appropriate practices to organize the work area/station
- Best practices to maintain personal hygiene
- Causes of risks and potential hazards in the workplace and ways to prevent them
PRACTICAL MENU:
WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 |
---|---|---|
Yeast dough Sandwich bread Burger bun Fancy rolls (sweet) | Yeast dough (savoury) Focaccia Pizza (assorted toppings) Braided ( savoury) | Tea cakes Cupcakes Banana caramel cake Walnut cake |
WEEK 4 | WEEK 5 | WEEK 6 |
Sponge cakes Genoise Fatless sponge Gel sponge | Cookies Nankathai Melting moments Choco chip cookies | Biscuits Butter biscuits Coconut biscuits Savory biscuits |
WEEK 7 | WEEK 8 | WEEK 9 |
Hot puddings Bread & butter pudding Christmas pudding Caramel custard | Cold set desserts Jellies Mousse Cold soufflé | Short crust pastry Tarts Pies Flan |
WEEK 10 | WEEK 11 | WEEK 12 |
Puff pastry 1.Veg puff 2. Cheese straws 3. Palmers | Choux pastry Profiteroles Eclairs Paris Brest | Danish dough Pinwheel Danish Cinnamon rolls Croissants Doughnuts |
WEEK 13 | WEEK 14 | WEEK 15 |
Decorated cakes Black forest cake Birthday cake Assorted pastries | Chocolate garnishes Demonstration | Sugar and other garnishes Sauces Fillings Glazes |
WEEK 16 | WEEK 17 to WEEK 24 | |
Presentation techniques Plate presentation | ON THE JOB TRAINING | ON THE JOB TRAINING |
Unit III: Stock taking and Inventory control
- Methods to manage the stock level
- Activities to assist in menu preparation, price determination and cost control
- Perform the tasks to maintain inventory status report.
- Labeling the ingredients and finished items.
- Food costing and cost control methods
Unit IV: Organizational Ethics and Customer privacy
- Maintaining the confidentiality of the organization protocols related to the privacy of customer information.
- Procedures to report the infringement of IPR to the concerned person
- Methods of storage and disposal procedures of confidential information as per specification.
- Analyze Intellectual Property issues and policies affecting the organization and customer privacy.
- Procedures to report the infringement of IPR to the concerned person.
Unit V: On job training
- Practices to write recipes of different types of pastry/bakery products
- Professional practices to pack bakery/pastry finished products to sell and store
- Perform tasks to prepare a store inventory report and get items from store
- Segregation and disposal of the waste as per the standards
- Activities to maintain health, hygiene, and safety at the workplace.
Reference:
- The new international confectioner- Wilfred J.Fance,virtue-london,1981.
- Roux brothers on Patisserie-Michel roux, Albert roux ,little brown publications,1993.
- Sugar work –Peter T.Boyle, Van Nostrand Reinhold co.,New York,1982.
- Professional baking, 2nd edition- Wayne Gisslen , Wiley Publications,Singapore,1984.
- Understanding Baking, revised II edition- Joseph Amendola, TR Publications Pvt.Ltd.
DURATION
6 MONTHS
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
6 months | Pass in 8th Std., from any board | Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To understand the nature and evolution of hospitality industry and its various sub-sectors.
- To study the duties & responsibilities of food & beverage service trainee along with the
- attributes required.
- To execute food and beverage service operations
- To manage orders and serve the ordered food and beverage to the guests as per standards.
- To attain customer satisfaction by understanding customer requirement and providing
- services as per market standards
CAREER PROSPECTS
Entry level staff like Waiters, Trainee captains in Food and Beverage outlets at Hotels, Multi chain Restaurants , Food courts in multi-national company
Fee structure
Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) |
---|---|---|
20,000 | 5,000 | 25,000 |