Entry Criteria
A personal interview may be part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
● Have attained the NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service [Level 3] qualification; and
● Meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements or provide evidence of achievement at a higher level; or
● If over 20 years old and do not meet the entry requirements as above, be able to demonstrate interest in the industry and the potential to succeed.
English Language Entry Requirement
Applicants are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.5 Academic with no band score lower than 5.5), completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.
Academic Entry Requirement
NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Café Services and Restaurant Services) [Level 3] or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement
Applicants are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.5 Academic with no band score lower than 5.0), completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT assessment.