Higher Vocational Training in Dietetics

Duration

2 courses
Start date

September 2027
Modality

On-campus
Languages

Spanish

Catalan

Turn food into a tool to improve health and well-being

The Higher Vocational Training in Dietetics prepares qualified professionals in the field of nutrition who are able to develop personalised diets adapted to the needs of individuals and groups. It also provides the necessary tools to promote healthy eating habits and develop educational activities related to food and nutrition.

This is an official Higher Vocational Training programme comprising 2,000 hours over 2 academic years, combining theoretical and practical training with a period of professional internships in companies within the sector.

The programme places particular emphasis on the practical application of dietetics and incorporates knowledge of gastronomy and culinary techniques. Students acquire the technical culinary knowledge needed to create dishes that meet both dietary needs and organoleptic requirements.

Connect with the sector from day one

Collaborations with companies and organisations in the sector

You will take part in projects addressing real challenges in food and dietetics, such as the reformulation of healthy gastronomic proposals or the adaptation and improvement of menus for groups with specific needs.
Trade fairs and gastronomic events as part of the learning experience

You will have the opportunity to discover leading trade fairs, conferences and events related to food, gastronomy and nutrition, gaining first-hand insight into the sector's trends, products and innovations.
Visits to companies and food and dietetics services

You will discover how teams responsible for dietary and food planning work in different professional environments, such as hospital kitchens, educational centres and food companies. These visits will allow you to learn about their facilities, working processes and the application of dietetics in real-world settings.

Dual Training: complete part of your training in a company

You will have the opportunity to complete part of your training in a company or organisation within the sector and get an early start in the workplace.

You will combine study and work, gaining real experience in a professional environment. You will learn about the sector’s culture, processes and working dynamics while developing your skills to improve your employment prospects upon completing the programme.

Why study Higher Vocational Training in Dietetics at CETT?

Active and participatory methodology

The programme includes case studies, projects, simulations, practical workshops and visits to companies in the sector, providing training focused on the real needs of the labour market.

You will benefit from individual tutorials, continuous assessment and classes in small groups. In addition to technical competencies, the programme encourages the development of personal skills.

Development of key competencies

Companies value training in transferable skills such as planning and management, teamwork and customer service. These competencies are a key part of the programme.

Specific modules and learning areas

Culinary techniques applied to health: students will integrate cooking as a tool for health, developing healthy gastronomic proposals adapted to specific nutritional needs.

Expert teaching staff active in the sector: practising professionals bring direct experience and up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments and trends.

Extensive network of partner companies

Personalised guidance, specialised professional internships and access to a network of job opportunities. This direct connection with the sector will allow you to gain first-hand experience of the professional environment and improve your employment prospects upon completing the programme.

The course in numbers

Specialised and fully equipped technical classrooms

+1.000

Collaborating companies

CETT Specialisation Certificates

60%

The training has a practical approach

Awards and recognitions

CETT obtains the identification of Integrated Vocational Training Center (FPCAT Center), granted by the Public Agency for Professional Training and Qualification of Catalonia.

The CETT has been recognised in the 13th edition of the Innovation Measures Plan in Vocational Training for its outstanding project “Building Experiences: Projects with real-world challenges applied in partner companies in the fields of Culinary Arts and Restaurant Services at CETT.”

Ton Zambrano, a second-year student in the Higher Vocational Programme in Restaurant Service Management at CETT, has won first prize as Best Restaurant Floor Manager at the 4th edition of the Josep Lladonosa Gastronomic Awards.

Núria Benages, Núria Esvertit and Rut Faura, second-year students of the Vocational Programme in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy and Restaurant Services, took part in the 23rd edition of the international Bartolomeo Scappi gastronomic competition.

Why CETT?

Academic prestige

CETT is an institution with a strong academic reputation: it is supported by the University of Barcelona, achieves high positions in international rankings, has more than 55 years of experience and over 22,000 alumni, ensuring prestige and educational quality.

International vocation

You will study in an international environment: every year, the campus welcomes more than 1,200 students from over 75 nationalities who choose CETT to study tourism and hospitality, culinary arts and gastronomy, and marketing and events. This cultural diversity, together with opportunities for academic mobility, will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career.

Connection with the sector

CETT has close ties with the business sector, ensuring that your training is aligned with the needs of the labour market. With more than 1,000 agreements with companies, you will have access to job opportunities and professional internships. In addition, CETT has a high graduate employability rate, reflecting the quality and relevance of its training.

Experiential methodology

At CETT, you will learn through real challenges and projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions, allowing you to stand out and develop your skills with a global outlook.

More than a campus

The CETT Campus features learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: Hotel Alimara, Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and Àgora BCN. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real working environments, connect with active professionals and develop innovative projects.

Campus CETT

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Training Center

Building

Reception

Resource center

Career Services

Theoretical teaching classrooms

Technical Classrooms

Pre-preparation Classroom

Cooking Workshop

Techno-Culinary Classroom

Research and Innovation Space

Demonstration Kitchen Classroom

UB-Bullipedia Space

Sommeliers Classrooms

Reception Classroom

Computer Classrooms

Applied Technology Classrooms

Restaurant Classroom

Forum Space

Kitchen Classroom

Alimara University Hotel

Reception

Summum Restaurant

Event Rooms

Garden

Rooms

Àgora BCN University Residence

Reception

Rooms

Dining Room

Leisure Room

Gym

Activity Rooms

Garden

Training Center

Building

Reception

Resource center

Career Services

Theoretical teaching classrooms

Technical Classrooms

Pre-preparation Classroom

Cooking Workshop

Techno-Culinary Classroom

Research and Innovation Space

Demonstration Kitchen Classroom

UB-Bullipedia Space

Sommeliers Classrooms

Reception Classroom

Computer Classrooms

Applied Technology Classrooms

Restaurant Classroom

Forum Space

Kitchen Classroom

Alimara University Hotel

Reception

Summum Restaurant

Event Rooms

Garden

Rooms

Àgora BCN University Residence

Reception

Rooms

Dining Room

Leisure Room

Gym

Activity Rooms

Garden

Academic excellence and applied learning

The Higher Vocational Training in Dietetics at CETT provides comprehensive and up-to-date training in nutrition, diet therapy, food control and nutrition education.

The curriculum consists of 2 academic years, with a total of 2,000 hours, combining theory and practice through professional modules that prepare students to work in different areas of dietetics and food. The training is enriched by experiences in real-world contexts related to collective catering, healthy gastronomy and food innovation.

The CETT curriculum is complemented by an active and participatory methodology, including case studies, projects, simulations, practical workshops and visits to companies in the sector.

Objectives and competencies of the Higher Vocational Training

Objectives
- Develop personalised diets: train qualified professionals to design diets adapted to individual and collective needs and promote healthy eating habits through educational activities.
- Apply culinary techniques to food: develop practical knowledge of culinary techniques to improve the quality of people's diets.
- Ensure food quality and safety: apply control protocols at the different stages of the food process.
- Promote health and well-being: acquire competencies to develop health promotion initiatives in different settings.
- Manage meal plans: learn to manage meal plans and develop initiatives in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
Hard skills
- Planning and managing the workspace: efficiently organise environments related to dietetics while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
- Developing balanced dietary programmes: design menus that consider nutritional needs at different stages of life and in different health situations, applying appropriate culinary techniques to achieve the desired objectives.
- Applying specific dietary treatments: work in multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement diets adapted to different health conditions.
- Food quality control: evaluate the composition and nutritional value of foods, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Developing educational activities: create materials and programmes that promote healthy eating habits among the population, raising awareness of the importance of good nutrition.
- Understanding pathophysiological bases: understand nutrition-related diseases in order to adapt dietary recommendations appropriately.

The main thematic blocks

Diet therapy and nutrition

You will acquire the knowledge needed to design, develop and supervise diets adapted to different groups and health conditions, applying the principles of diet therapy and a balanced diet. You will also learn to develop nutrition education initiatives at a social and community level to promote healthy eating habits.

Food control and food safety

You will learn to analyse and supervise the hygienic and dietary quality of food and monitor its preservation, handling and processing in areas such as public health, restaurants, catering and the food industry. You will acquire the necessary tools to ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards.

Consultation management and professional development in dietetics

You will develop competencies to work as part of a team, manage and organise dietetics projects and promote health through educational initiatives. You will also develop a sustainable and ethical approach to food, together with the professional skills needed to apply your knowledge in different work environments.

Healthy cooking techniques and applied nutrition

You will integrate cooking as a tool for health and learn to develop healthy gastronomic proposals adapted to specific nutritional needs, including food intolerances and allergies. You will apply culinary techniques to create safe dishes that preserve their nutritional value, taste and presentation.

Professional modules

Code	Subjects
MP01	Organization and management of the work area assigned to the dietetics unit/office
MP02	Balanced nutrition
MP03	Diet therapy
MP04	Food control
MP05	Food microbiology and hygiene
MP06	Health education and promotion
MP07	Pathophysiology applied to dietetics
MP08	Workplace relations
MP09	Training and Career Guidance
MP10	Workplace training
MP11	Synthesis project
OPT 1	Culinary techniques*

*CETT-specific module

Official qualification upon completion of the Higher Vocational Trainin

Higher Technician in Dietetics, an official qualification awarded by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Education quality

CETT is the ideal partner for companies and institutions that consider professional talent acquisition a strategic pillar of development.

Through expert guidance, project implementation and the development of specialised initiatives, we add value to companies in their talent selection processes by providing them with dynamic environments that facilitate the recruitment of the professionals best suited to their needs.

Economic information

Price with scholarship	Enrollment	Price	Total price per year**
Price with scholarship	900 €	3.372,50 €	4.272,50 €

Special €900 scholarship to promote Vocational Training in Dietetics.
The amount will be deducted from the first-year monthly fees for students enrolling at CETT for the first time. It will apply provided that the place is reserved before 8 July.

*This is the annual price for a single payment. Check the amounts and conditions for other payment options with our Prospective Students Guidance team.

Enrollment process step by step

1- PLACE RESERVATION
The place must be reserved through the following page.

Required documentation:
- One photocopy of a valid ID card (international students: passport).
2- PERSONAL INTERVIEW

After reserving a place, the Academic Secretary's Office will contact the applicant to arrange a date and time for the personal interview, which will be held online.
3- REGISTRATION

Deadline: end of July.

The Academic Secretary's Office will contact the applicant to arrange a date and time to complete the enrolment process and submit the required documentation.

*Students who have reserved a place but do not complete their enrolment within this period will lose their allocated place and the amount paid.

Once the enrolment period has ended, applicants should contact the centre to check whether places are still available.