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Career Baker

  • ID:CPIT640093
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • 40 NCEA credits at level 1 including 10 in literacy and 10 in numeracy.
  • If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
  • If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. Contact Ara for advice.

English requirements

  • If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
  • Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.

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  • If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the AraExamination Centre or in your home country.
  • IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
  • Overall IELTS requirements 5.5 academic: speaking 5.0, reading 5.0, writing 5.0, listening 5.0.
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Course Information

  • Learn the delectable art of baking plus the essential skills required to work in a commercial or boutique bakery.
  • Gain the essential skills you need for a successful career as a professional baker with this industry focussed programme.
  • By completing this programme you will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4.
  • During your studies you will learn how to produce a range of bakery products, including biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries.
  • You will also learn all the basic principles of bakery science, quality management, health and safety and hygiene standards required for the commercial baking industry.
  • As part of the programme you will take part in work placements at local cafés and bakeries as well as being involved in running your own bakery shop through 'Visions Pantry'.
  • In order to undertake this programme you must be physically able to work safely in a commercial bakery environment.

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Pathway Courses

  • Additional industry based study qualifications are available including New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) Level 5 (Patisserie Strand).
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • This qualification gives you all the skills you will need to start your career working in craft bakeries, cake shops, cafés and factory plant operations.
  • You may choose to work overseas at international hotel chains or in the cruise ship industry with this qualification.

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Insurance/year: 700 NZD/ per year

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