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

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.Study highlightsLearn in state-of-the-art commercial training kitchensGain real-world experience through industry events and placementsDevelop leadership and kitchen management skillsExplore sustainability, creativity, and contemporary culinary trendsComplete a Capstone project leading your own dining event