Duration

2 courses
Start date

September 2026
Modality

On-campus
Languages

Spanish

Catalan

Professional training in nutrition: the path to wellness!

The Higher Technician in Dietetics program trains qualified professionals in the field of nutrition, capable of preparing personalized diets adapted to the needs of individuals and groups. In addition, it promotes habits and educational activities that improve people's nutrition, providing basic knowledge of culinary techniques.

This cycle is an official higher vocational training course with a duration of 2,000 hours distributed in 2 academic years, which includes theoretical and practical training and an internship period in companies of the sector.

The course places special emphasis on applied concepts of dietetics, also offering basic gastronomic training in which students acquire the necessary culinary technical knowledge to achieve preparations that meet both dietary needs and organoleptic requirements.

150 h

of culinary training

410 h

of practical training in companies

Recognitions

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

CETT has been recognized in the 13th edition of the Plan of Innovation Measures in VET, for its outstanding project “Building Experiences: Projects with application challenges in real companies CETT in Catering and Cuisine”.

Ton Zambrano, a second year student of the Higher Vocational Traing in Catering Services Management at CETT, has won first prize as the best room manager in the 4th edition of the Josep Lladonosa Gastronomic Awards.

Núria Benages, Núria Esvertit and Rut Faura, students of the 2nd year of the Technical Vocational Training of Gastronomy and Catering Services, participated from 22 to 24 April in the 23rd edition of the international gastronomic competition Bartolomeo Scappi.

¿Por qué el CETT?

Prestigio académico

El CETT-UB es una institución con sólida reputación académica: cuenta con el respaldo de la Universitat de Barcelona, altas clasificaciones en rankings internacionales, más de 55 años de experiencia y más de 22.000 alumni, garantizando prestigio y calidad educativa.

Vocación internacional

Estudiarás en un entorno internacional: cada año, el campus recibe más de 1.200 estudiantes de más de 75 nacionales que eligen el CETT para formarse en turismo, hotelería y gastronomía. Esta diversidad cultural, junto con las posibilidades de mobilidad académica enriquecerá tu experiencia de aprendizaje y te preparará para una carrera global en la industria turística.

Conexión con el sector

El CETT-UB tiene una estrecha relación con la industria turística, garantizando que tu formación esté alineada con las necesidades del mercado laboral. Con más de 1.000 acuerdos con empresas del sector, tendrás acceso a oportunidades laborales y de prácticas. Además, te ofrecemos un alto porcentaje de empleabilidad entre los graduados del CETT, testigo de la calidad y relevancia de la formación en el sector.

Metodología experiencial

En CETT-UB, aprenderás mediante retos y proyectos reales. Tendrás la oportunidad de participar en premios y competiciones, nacionales e internacionales, que te permitirán destacar y desarrollar tus habilidades con una mirada abierta en el mundo.

Más que un campus

El Campus CETT cuenta con espacios de aprendizaje que reflejan la realidad del sector: el Hotel Universitario Alimara, el Aula Restaurant, el Espai Fòrum y la residencia Ágora BCN. Podrás aplicar tus conocimientos en entornos reales de trabajo, conectar con profesionales en activo y desarrollar proyectos innovadores.

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 curriculum consists of 2 courses, 2000 hours in total, covering theoretical and practical aspects in the areas of dietetics and nutrition..

Objectives of the program
- To train qualified professionals to prepare personalized diets adapted to individual and collective needs, promoting healthy eating habits through educational activities.
- To develop practical knowledge in culinary techniques to improve the quality of people's nutrition.
- To guarantee the quality and safety of food, applying control protocols in all stages of the food process.
- Acquire competencies in health promotion in different environments, contributing to the wellbeing of the community.
- Perform 2,000 hours of training, including an internship period in companies of the sector to acquire real experience.
- Learn to manage meal plans and lead initiatives in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
Competencies you will acquire
- Planning and managing the workspace: efficiently organize environments related to dietetics while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
- Developing balanced dietary programs: design menus that consider nutritional needs at different life stages and health situations, applying appropriate culinary techniques to achieve desired objectives.
- Applying specific dietary treatments: work in multidisciplinary health teams to implement diets tailored to various health conditions.
- Food quality control: evaluate the composition and nutritional value of foods, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
- Developing educational activities: create materials and programs that promote healthy eating habits within the population, guiding the community on the importance of good nutrition.
- Understanding pathophysiological bases: comprehend nutrition-related diseases to appropriately adapt dietary recommendations.

The main thematic blocks of the Higher Technician in Dietetics are

Diet therapy and nutrition

Students will acquire the essential knowledge about human nutrition to design, elaborate and supervise diets adapted to different groups and pathologies. Through diet therapy and the promotion of a balanced diet, the student will be trained to offer personalized nutritional recommendations that contribute to the improvement of the health and well-being of patients.

In addition, the student will be prepared to actively participate in nutritional education programs at social and community level, promoting healthy eating habits in different environments and populations.

Food control

Students will learn to analyze and supervise the hygienic-dietary quality of food, as well as to control the preservation, handling and processing of food for human consumption in the public health system, restaurant services, catering and food industry.

Through a practical approach, students will acquire the necessary tools to ensure that food products meet the required standards of quality and wholesomeness, thus contributing to the promotion of health and consumer welfare.

Management and professional development

Students will develop competencies to work in teams, manage and organize projects in dietetics and promote health through educational actions. A sustainable and ethical vision of food is also encouraged, as well as the development of professional skills for job placement.

In addition, they will learn to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the community, contributing to nutrition education and the adoption of healthy habits, which will allow them to integrate their knowledge in real and relevant contexts.

Culinary techniques applied to health

Students will integrate cooking as an essential tool for health, developing healthy gastronomic proposals adapted to specific nutritional needs. They will focus on the creation of dishes for food intolerances and allergies, as well as personalized diets, offering innovative menus.

The objective is for students to acquire practical skills to create inclusive and safe menus, using culinary techniques that preserve the nutritional value and improve the taste and presentation of dishes, thus contributing to people's quality of life.

Program subjects

Subjects
Balanced Nutrition
Diet Therapy
Food control
Microbiology and food hygiene
Culinary techniques
Health education and promotion
Physiotherapy applied to dietetics
Teamwork relationships
Vocational training
Workplace training

Qualification you will obtain at the end of the course

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

The qualification is in the process of authorization

Quality

CETT is the ideal partner for companies and institutions that consider the recruitment of professional talent as a strategic axis of development.

Through the support of experts, the implementation of projects, and the development of specialized actions, we add value to companies in talent selection processes by providing them with dynamic environments that facilitate the incorporation of the most suitable professionals for their needs.

Internships and jobs

Practical training is the core of this cycle. It is articulated both in the classroom and in company internships, with options to participate in other activities or in international programs.

Thanks to the Career Services team, you will be able to choose among the more than 1,000 companies with which CETT has collaboration agreements.

In the general modality you will carry out 410 hours of internships in companies with a collaboration agreement, supervised by CETT-UB and the work center itself.

The objective is to complement and consolidate knowledge, skills and technical competencies in real companies in the sector and in different types of companies.

Career opportunities

Technician in dietetics and nutrition
Food manager in food service companies
Food hygiene technician
Food consultant
Health educator

Also in areas such as:

Primary care centers and hospitals: developing personalized diets for patients with various pathologies, working together with medical teams for health promotion.
Nutrition and dietetics clinics: advising individuals and groups on healthy eating habits and performing nutritional monitoring.
Catering companies: managing and supervising the quality of menus, ensuring compliance with health and hygiene regulations and adapting offers to the needs of customers.
Food industries: participating in the development of new products, ensuring their nutritional quality and food safety.
Educational institutions: implementing nutritional education programs for students, parents and teachers, promoting healthy eating habits from childhood.
Quality departments: conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations in companies in the sector.
Food consultancies: advising companies on the implementation of food safety and quality management systems.
Sports and wellness centers.

Employability

+1.100

laboral offers

+1.500

internship offers

+1.000

collaborating companies

+1.000

internship agreements

Economic information

To formalize your registration as a Dietetic Technician, please contact the Guidance Department for Future Students.

Enrollment process

1- Reservation of place

It must be formalized through the following page

Necessary documentation:

1 photocopy of the valid ID card (foreign students: passport).
2- Personal interview

After making the reservation, the Academic Secretary will contact the student to arrange a date and time for the personal interview online.
3- Registration

Deadline: end of July

The Academic Secretary will contact the student to arrange a date and time to formalize the enrollment and present the necessary documentation.

*Students who have reserved a place and do not register within this period will lose the assigned place and the amount paid.

Once the registration period is over, please consult the center for availability of places.

Scholarships and funding

The scholarships available for this program are:

Scholarship for Academic Excellence - new access
Talent Scholarship - new access for training cycles in cooking and catering services and degrees.
General scholarships for post-compulsory university level students (Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports).

Consult scholarships and funding

Student Services

Students will have at their disposal a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.

The CETT Campus has a privileged catering offer at the Espai Fòrum, the Aula Restaurant and the Hotel Universitario Alimara. It also has a multidisciplinary Resource Center with a large number of books, tools and digital spaces to reinforce and expand the training outside the classroom.

In addition, with the APP CETT-UB you will be able to download the Virtual Campus App and have the entire campus experience at your fingertips.

Other services that may interest you

Career Services

The Career Services department guides and accompanies you in the intermediation of internships and job opportunities with the best companies in the sector. It has an extensive job and internship exchange.
Internacional

CETT's International Center offers you personalized attention to internationalize your studies with a wide range of exchanges and internships abroad.
Alumni

The main mission of the CETT Alumni Association is to promote the relationship between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a series of advantages in the professional, educational and social fields.