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New Zealand Diploma in Culinary Practice (Level 5), with a strand in Cookery

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Palmerston North Campus

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Summary

Overview

This programme is designed for people who want to build on their existing cookery skills and progress into senior, supervisory or leadership roles within the hospitality industry.

You will develop advanced culinary techniques while learning how to lead a team, coordinate kitchen operations, plan and cost menus, manage resources and contribute to a safe, sustainable and successful commercial kitchen.

Through practical training, live or simulated service, industry projects and workplace experience, you will gain the technical expertise, professional confidence and leadership capability needed to take on greater responsibility in the culinary industry.

Entry criteria

Domestic Entry Requirements

Applicants must have:

NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification, including 10 numeracy and 10 literacy credits at Level 2;

or

Successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4), or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

Applicants will be accepted in the order that completed applications are received.

International Entry Requirements

International applicants must meet the same academic entry requirements as domestic applicants.

They must also meet the English-language requirements established by NZQA. Applicants should contact the International Team for advice about the current English-language evidence, visa and enrolment requirements.

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