The Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) has announced the opening of applications for six distinct training programs aimed at developing skilled professionals in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
NATHM, an esteemed institution, has issued a public notice inviting applications from eligible Nepali citizens for various courses. These programs are designed to enhance the skills of the workforce in the tourism and hospitality industries. The six trainings offered are Trekking Guide, Trekking Porter Guide, Basic Food Preparation (Cook), Bakery, Barista, and a one-year Diploma in Culinary Arts.
Details of the Training Programs
Trekking Guide Training
The Trekking Guide training is a five-week program with the largest quota, accommodating 500 individuals. To apply, candidates must have passed Plus Two, or have passed SEE and possess two years of work experience at a registered trekking agency. Individuals who complete the Trekking Porter Guide training and received license, then worked for four years, are also eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is Saun 29, and the training is scheduled to begin on Bhadra 8. The fee for this course is Rs. 10,000.
Trekking Porter Guide Training
Applications are also open for the 15-day Trekking Porter Guide training, which has a quota for 110 participants. Applicants should have basic communication skills in at least one international language and two years of experience working as a porter in the trekking sector. This training will start from Bhadra 10. The fee for this program is Rs. 3,500.
Hospitality Sector Training Programs
In the hospitality sector, NATHM is offering three distinct courses. The Basic Food Preparation (Cook) training is a three-month program with a quota for 40 participants. There is also a one-month Bakery training, also with a quota for 40 individuals, and a one-month Barista course available for 20 participants.
For these three programs, candidates must have passed SEE or an equivalent examination. The Cook, Bakery, and Barista trainings will all begin on Asoj 1. The fee for Basic Food Preparation (Cook) is Rs. 30,000, while the Bakery and Barista programs each cost Rs. 24,000.
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Furthermore, NATHM is accepting applications for a one-year Diploma in Culinary Arts, which has a quota of 44 students. The application deadline for this diploma program is Bhadra 17, with classes set to begin on Asoj 12. The fee for the Diploma in Culinary Arts is Rs. 2 lakh 50 thousand.
Important Application Information
According to NATHM, a minimum number of applicants are required for certain programs to run. Specifically, there must be at least 10 applicants for the Barista training, 20 applicants each for the Cook and Bakery courses, and 22 applicants for the Diploma program.
Interested individuals must submit their applications along with a copy of their citizenship certificate, academic qualification documents, experience certificates (where applicable), and two passport-size photographs. Each application form costs Rs. 1,000. Forms can be obtained directly from the NATHM office or downloaded from their official website: www.nathm.gov.np.
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