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New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Advanced Restaurant Service)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

19 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jan 2026

Campus

Christchurch - City Campus

Summary

Our expert tutors will teach you how to provide excellent professional service across a broad range of food and beverage operations including luxury and upmarket venues and events. Areas covered include table service, bar service and product knowledge, as well as operating procedures, effective communication and legislative compliance. Note: If you do not have previous experience in hospitality we suggest that you first complete the New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Level 3 (Barista and Restaurant Service). You can enrol sequentially in the Level 3 and Level 4 components of the New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service, with Level 3 starting in Semester 1 and Level 4 starting in Semester 2.

To meet Health and Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.

Entry criteria

Overall 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.

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