NZ Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)

Study Options

Full-time

Length

1 year

Level

Level 4

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Rise to the challenge

Develop a solid background of general bakery knowledge.

This programme gives you hands-on training as you are taken out of the classroom and into the real-world environment of a local commercial bakery kitchen and shop.

Study is based on bakery techniques research, and its culinary specialties. Formal work experience in industry is an important part of the programme for building professional relationships and connections to employers.

Outline

Delivered over one year, this programme is designed to help you develop a solid background of general bakery knowledge.

Study is based on bakery techniques research, and its culinary specialities. Formal work experience in industry is also an important part of the programme, building professional relationships and connections to employers.

The EIT | Te Pūkenga School of Tourism and Hospitality baking programme is essentially hands-on training. You will be taken out of the classroom and into the real-world environment of a local commercial bakery kitchen and shops.

In our bakery training environment you will work as an effective member of the team and learn to communicate clearly with customers and your colleagues. Having consulted with industry when developing this programme an EIT | Te Pūkenga baking graduate should be well positioned and equipped for finding work in this field.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.

Your future career and study opportunities

With a worldwide shortage of skilled people in the industry, graduates may take their place in the workforce, progress to further industry-based training or progress onto the NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) – Pâtisserie strand.

Dates

There is one entry date per year:

  • February

Entry

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Academic learning services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Scholarships

EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels.  Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study.  Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.  

You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally.  Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.