Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) – Cookery strand
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Hawke's Bay Campus
Summary
The NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand includes global cuisine, modern cooking techniques, menu planning, costing and charcuterie.
Do you want to become a Professional Chef? With the NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand you will step up to an advanced level of Cookery, which includes modern techniques and methods with diverse projects in global and local cuisines.
The NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand programme opens up advanced employment opportunities in top-tier restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens, including roles in specialized cuisine and leadership positions within the culinary industry.
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.
Programme OutlineGain 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 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 and/or Pâtisserie strand
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff.
Entry criteria
Entry RequirementsThe entry requirements are either:
- Have achieved the NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4]; and/or the National Certificate in Cookery or similar; or
- Demonstrate equivalent cookery knowledge and skills either through study at EIT 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: or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above; 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.
English Language RequirementsApplicants 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).
Entry with CreditFor information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact the Programme Coordinator, Korey Field on 06 830 1174 or kfield@eit.ac.nz
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