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NZ Certificate in Baking (Generalist) [Level 4]
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 & 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
Entry Criteria
Applicants with the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements are automatically accepted onto the programme if numbers allow.
An up-to-date CV or a personal declaration will be required of those without the NCEA criteria 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.
Rationale for Entry Criteria and Process
Basic Literary and Numeracy skills in order to complete assignments and motivation are the crucial components for success at this level.
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 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with bands no lower than 5.0) or completion of accepted international equivalents.
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Cross Credit (CC) please contact Korey Field on 06 830 1174.
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
An up-to-date CV or a personal declaration will be required of those to demonstrate a student’s potential to succeed. An interview will be carried out if the CV or personal declaration does not initially demonstrate the potential to succeed.
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 3 (Applied)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score 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)
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.