Faculty of Service Management
National Certificate: N5 Hospitality and Catering Services (SAQA ID 66973)
It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last date for registration for N5 Hospitality and Catering Services is 30 June 2026. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please contact us before then to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative:
This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the previous level, and further prepares you for a career in the hospitality industry.
Studying this course may be a good option if:
- You have already completed the N4-level course.
- You want to extend your knowledge of hospitality and catering services further.
- You want to meet the entry requirements for the N6-level course.
- You plan on furthering your education at university-level in future.
EN5017-01
- N4 – accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- SAQA ID: 66973
12 months
N4 Hospitality and Catering Services
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
- Catering: Theory and Practical N5
- Food and Beverage Service N5
- Applied Management N5
Students are required to complete the following:
- 3 assignments per subject
- 1 exam per subject
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N5 Hospitality and Catering Services from the DHET.
N courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be admitted to write the national examination at an approved venue. Read our N4-N6 Exam letter for information on writing the exams.