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Entry requirements
Under 20
New Zealand certificate in Cookery Level 4, or equivalent.
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required, or equivalent.
Build on your existing skills to understand and apply advanced cooking techniques. Learn artisan skills such as sausage and cheese making. Develop your supervisory and kitchen management knowledge in menu planning, costing and dish design. A substantial industry placement in a commercial kitchen will support your learning.
For international students, this course can be aggregated with the New Zealand certificate in Cookery Level 4 as a combined two-year programme.
What you will learn
Advance your dish presentation ideas using best-practice and contemporary techniques
Learn how to design, develop, plan and cost menus
Use advanced culinary skills such as smoking, curing and sous vide to provide a variety of products for menu diversity
Kitchen operations and the management of resources using sustainable practices
Food safety, allergens and special diets
The influences of global cuisine
Traditional and modern larder techniques and preparations
Artisan crafts cheesemaking and sausage making
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New Zealand certificate in Cookery Level 4
No Course!
Perfect if you have long-term career aspirations for any of the following positions:
Kitchen manager
Sous chef
Banquet chef
Executive chef
Food production manager
