Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyNew Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Gain the essential skills you need for a successful career as a professional baker with this industry focussed programme.
By completing this programme you will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4.
During your studies you will learn how to produce a range of bakery products, including biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries.
You will also learn all the basic principles of bakery science, quality management, health and safety and hygiene standards required for the commercial baking industry.
As part of the programme you will take part in work placements at local cafés and bakeries as well as being involved in running your own bakery shop through 'Visions Pantry'.
To meet Health & Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.
Entry criteria
Academic Requirements40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Alternative RequirementsStill want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English RequirementsOverall IELTS 5.5 Academic
- 5.0 Listening
- 5.0 Reading
- 5.0 Writing
- 5.0 Speaking
What if English is not my first Language?
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
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