Diploma in Global Culinary Arts (DGCA)

Diploma in Global Culinary Arts (DGCA) at Gateway College, Kathmandu

The Diploma in Global Culinary Arts (DGCA) at Gateway College of Professional Studies, Basundhara, Kathmandu, is a twelve-month culinary program combining classroom study, kitchen practice, industry observation, and internship.

The program is designed and owned by LCCI Global Qualification and is quality assured and certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Its structure includes six months of training at the center followed by six months of internship-based practical exposure.

Quick Highlights

DGCA Course Structure

DGCA combines business courses, core culinary subjects, optional study, industry visits, project work, internship, and report writing. The program places substantial attention on kitchen practice alongside the theoretical areas needed to understand food preparation and hospitality operations.

Business courses include English for Culinary Arts and Material Management. Core study covers Kitchen Administration and Food Production, Fundamentals of Food and Beverage Services, Food Science and Hygiene, Principles of Vegetable and Ice Carving, and Fundamentals of Kitchen Stewarding.

Optional study allows students to work further with areas such as ice and vegetable carving or kitchen stewarding.

Culinary Skills and Practical Training

Practical work covers the use of kitchen tools and equipment, food safety, hygiene, weights and measures, culinary calculations, and different cooking methods. Students work with meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, starches, legumes, grains, salads, dressings, baked products, and dishes from different cuisines.

The course also addresses cleaning and sanitation procedures, kitchen organization, recipe yield calculations, and safe operation of equipment used in food preparation. A total of 1,600 hours of practical exposure is identified across center-based and industry training.

Industry Visit, Internship and Report Writing

Industry observation is part of the program. Students visit hospitality operations to observe areas such as the main kitchen, patisserie, garde manger, satellite kitchen, and banquet kitchen. The observation period can range from two or three days to one week and is followed by report preparation.

The internship runs for six months in a hotel or resort in Nepal or abroad, depending on availability. It gives students direct exposure to a working kitchen after completing the center-based portion of the course.

Eligibility for DGCA

Applicants must have successfully passed the SEE (Class 10) examination to apply for the Scottish Diploma in Global Culinary Arts.

Further Study and Career Direction

The course is structured for students interested in hotel, restaurant, and food-service kitchen work. Depending on individual ability, experience, and available opportunities, graduates may consider entry-level culinary and kitchen-related roles or food-service entrepreneurship.

Students who want to continue hospitality education at Gateway College can also consider the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (ADHM).

FAQ

How long is the DGCA program at Gateway College?

The program runs for twelve months: six months of center-based study and six months of internship.

What is the eligibility for DGCA?

Applicants must have successfully passed SEE (Class 10).

Does DGCA include an internship?

Yes. The course includes a six-month internship in a hotel or resort in Nepal or abroad, depending on availability.

What subjects are included in DGCA?

Study areas include English for Culinary Arts, Material Management, Kitchen Administration and Food Production, Food and Beverage Services, Food Science and Hygiene, Vegetable and Ice Carving, and Kitchen Stewarding.

How much practical exposure is included?

The program includes 1,600 hours of practical exposure across center-based training and industry experience.