Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

19 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Kaitaia

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Summary

This programme will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide service in cafés and restaurants. You'll learn about food preparation and service, gain barista skills and gain skills in kitchen health and safety and customer service.

Our food and beverage qualifications can start you on your career pathway within the hospitality industry, giving you experience in kitchen and front of house operations.

Workload & schedule

This programme involves 24 hours of teaching spread over four days, in addition to 12 hours of self-directed study per week. You will also participate in various culinary events, so will be required to attend two evening events (dates will be advised at or shortly after programme commencement).

Entry criteria

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

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