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New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

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Summary

Take your culinary skills to the next level with the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5). Designed for those who have completed a Level 4 Cookery qualification or have relevant industry experience, this programme develops advanced cookery techniques, leadership, and creative menu design within a professional kitchen setting. Through hands-on, on-campus learning, you'll refine your technical ability, gain real-world experience, and showcase your creativity in a final Capstone event, where you lead a team and deliver your own dining experience. Sustainability, seasonality, and bicultural practice are woven throughout the programme, preparing you to thrive in New Zealand's evolving hospitality industry.

Entry criteria

You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
  • or two years of relevant culinary work experience or equivalent.

English language requirements

Applicants who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or PTE: (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 or NZCEL: Level 4 (General).

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