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NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand
Do you have a flair for food?
Do you want to become a Professional Chef?
With the NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand is a step up to an advanced level of Cookery, which includes modern techniques and methods with diverse projects in global and local cuisines.
Employment can follow in fine dining restaurants, cafes and in specialized food production industries.
NOTE: You will be required to cook with and consume all types of meat. If you are vegetarian, or have a specialised diet, please talk to us before applying.
Outline
Gain a professional cookery qualification in the hospitality industry.
You will be able to operate with some supervisory and management responsibilities in kitchen environments locally, nationally and internationally.
The pathway for cookery and professional chef training at EIT | Te Pūkenga is a full-time two year journey which offers you stimulating studies and provides the opportunity to begin a career in the hospitality industry.
The pathway consists of two programmes at different levels that build upon one another:
- First Year: NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4]
- Second Year: NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery Strand
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.
Your Future Career Opportunities
The NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand provides you with enhanced employment opportunities in fine dining restaurants and commercial kitchens including specialist and commercial catering.
For example: Chef de Cuisine in smaller businesses, assistant management in commercial caterers, self-employment or as a Sous Chef in larger businesses.
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
Entry Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have achieved NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4]; or
- Demonstrate equivalent cookery knowledge and skills through either study at EIT | Te Pūkenga or another institution, or practical work in the hospitality or similar industry that includes a focus on professionalism and meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirement, or provide evidence of achievement at a higher level, and
- Have basic computer skills.
Entry Process
Applicants with the NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4] and evidence of or an attestation to basic computer skills are automatically accepted onto the programme.
An up-to-date CV or a personal declaration will be required of those who do not meet the requirements through a standard pathway to demonstrate their potential to succeed. An interview will be carried out if the CV or personal declaration does not initially demonstrate the potential to succeed.
Acceptance onto the programme will be on a first come, first served basis.
Interviews
An interview may be required. These will be conducted by the Programme Coordinator and overseen by the Head of School.
English Language Entry Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with an Academic endorsement), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with speaking and listening bands no lower than 5.5, and reading and writing bands no lower than 5.0).
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact Celia Kurta on 06 830 1146.
This pathway of study leads to the award of nationally approved qualifications. These qualifications may be taught at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the courses completed but this is at the discretion of the other institute.
Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact the Programme Coordinator on 06 830 1421.
This pathway of study leads to the award of nationally approved qualifications. These qualifications may be taught at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the courses completed but this is at the discretion of the other institute.
Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.
International Entry Requirements
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants entering at Level 5 need to have demonstrated equivalent cookery knowledge or skills as attained via the NZ Certificated in Cookery (Level 4) or National Certificate in Hospitality (Level 4). Demonstrations of knowledge and skills can be either through study at EIT or another institution, or practical work in the hospitality or similar industry that includes a focus on professionalism.
Basic computer skills are required.
Please note: The learning activities for all qualifications require students to cook with and consume all types of meat – applicants who are vegetarian should speak directly with international staff (international@eit.ac.nz) before completing the application process. Course duration and final programme structure subject to change.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with speaking and listening bands no lower than 5.5, and reading and writing bands no lower than 5.0
- PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
ENTRY WITH CREDIT
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact international@eit.ac.nz
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.