5 Best Utalii College Courses You Should Consider Pursuing

Kenya Utalii College is renowned for providing world class training for the Hospitality and Tourism industry both locally and internationally.
Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry.
It is the Secretariat for Africa’s only Association of Hospitality and Tourism Schools (AHTSA) which has a membership of more than 27 Hospitality schools drawn from over 15 countries.
It is also an East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) accredited Center of Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism training. Utalii College Courses are revolve around bodpitality and tourism.

Here is the list of the Best Utalii College Courses

1.Tour Guiding & Administration
This is one-and-half-year Certificate course offering specialized training in Tour Guiding.
The minimum requirements for enrollment include aggregate C-(Minus) in K.C.S.E.
In addition, the indicated minimum grades in the following subjects; English C- and Mathematics/ Geography D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of 6 months Travel Agency Techniques (TAT) course may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
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2. Travel Operations
One-and-half-year Certificate course offering specialized training in Travel Agency and Tour Operation Techniques.
The requirements for this course include aggregate C-(Minus) in K.C.S.E.
In addition, the indicated minimum grades in the following subjects; English C- and Mathematics/ Geography D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of 6 months Travel Agency Techniques (TAT) course may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
3. Food Production
This department began operations in 1975. It was established to train food production personnel for the industry. It is mandated to train and develop food production technical and management staff for the Hospitality Industry.
The Department also trains Management students in the areas of: Culinary Skills, Kitchen Management, Organization and Food Knowledge. It’s a 1½ year full time course.
Minimum requirements for this course include aggregate C-(Minus) in K.C.S.E.
In addition, the indicated minimum grades in the following subjects; English LanguageC-(Minus) Mathematics D+ (Plus) or any other equivalent qualification. A foreign Language is an added advantage.
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4. House Keeping & Laundry
Housekeeping and Laundry has been the back bone of any hospitality industry. Its importance cannot be over emphasized as it plays a key role in determining the success or failure of any hospitality organization.
Provision of a clean, safe, secure, attractive and comfortable environment to the guests and employees is of paramount importance in meeting today’s customer demands.
Housekeeping contributes as a major revenue earner in most accommodation properties and has continued to evolve in its trends.
It is a 1½ year full time course with entry requirements including 3rd Division at O level or its equivalent with good credits in English language, and a pass in mathematics.
Kenya Secondary Certificate of Education minimum aggregate obtained C- (minus) with English language C- (minus).
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5. Front Office
This is a 1½ year programme that prepares students to effectively work as Receptionists, Guest Relations officers, Reservation Agents, Cashiers and Night auditors.
During training students undergo extensive practical training at both the college and its application hotel-Utalii Hotel. The course also includes a compulsory three months industrial attachment at the end of the course.
After Graduating, students are expected to work in the various sections of the Front Office. Reception, Cashiering. Guest Relations, Switchboard and Night.
Auditing Other than the hotels other service industries such as the Airlines, Banks and Hospitals have found our graduates competent to serve in there.
Well, there the best of the Utalii College courses that you can pursue in case you want to go to the hospitality industry. Best of luck!
By Kibet Tobias
The writer is a content writer writer at Career Point Kenya.