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New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

18 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Windermere Campus

Summary

If you enjoy cooking and want a career doing something you love, this practical cooking course is a great place to start. You’ll learn everything you need to work in a commercial kitchen from basic cooking skills to food safety and teamwork.  In terms of cooking, you'll learn how to prepare a range of dishes suitable for cafés, restaurants, bakeries and more. Graduate and continue on to study Culinary Arts (Level 4), or choose the Certificate in Food and Beverage (Level 3) to gain all-round hospitality skills.

Emma-Louise Ball, Graduate "I’ve been cooking since I was seven. As a teenager, I got a job in a café and I knew I wanted to get into hospitality. My dream is to travel the world as a chef.”  Read more

Entry criteria

Open entry if the delegated authority at the campus/site is satisfied that the applicant has the capability to complete the requirements of the course.

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