New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (Cookery)

Program Overview

This one-year culinary arts course enhances culinary skills, teaches advanced dish design, and management in commercial kitchens. It aligns with work experience, leading to a New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) and senior-level chef opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

New Zealand's hospitality industry is seeking chefs with a wide range of skills. This one-year culinary arts course will elevate your culinary skills and open new opportunities. You'll gain hands-on experience to enhance your culinary talents, learning to design your own advanced dishes and menus, manage workflow, staffing, and supplies in a commercial kitchen. The course comprises four areas aligned with the overarching "work experience" component. Towards the end of the course, you'll apply your new skills in a real-world setting, leading a team as head chef at an event. If you're currently employed in a culinary role, you can pursue the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery qualification while working.

Careers:

• You'll need to confirm you have the physical capability to safely work in a commercial kitchen environment for 4-8 hour sessions.
• Due to health and safety considerations and limited space, enrollment in the program may be capped.
• You must be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills in culinary arts to the relevant department staff if you do not hold the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) or an equivalent qualification.
• You must have NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 and a minimum of 42 credits at level 3; OR evidence of ability to complete academic requirements for the program.
• English language requirements: IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

Indicative Fees $7,538 for domestic students Course related costs Domestic students: During your induction week, you'll have the opportunity to purchase your uniform and kit from our preferred supplier. You can expect to spend approximately $700 - $800 on course-specific equipment and uniforms. This can be covered by the 'Course-Related Costs' component of your student loan if applicable. International students: Uniform and equipment supplies will be charged in addition to standard tuition fees. If you have already completed Culinary Arts (Level 4): During your induction week, you'll have the opportunity to purchase uniform top ups. Allow approximately $50 - $100.