Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
About the programmeLoaded with hands-on, practical cooking in our training kitchens and commercial restaurant, this programme is perfect for those who have little or no experience in the culinary field!
Do you love cooking? Do you get excited by food? Take your first step towards becoming a chef no matter what experience you have. Surround yourself with like-minded people and learn from chef tutors who are industry professionals. Packed with loads of cooking, this programme is perfect for people who like hands-on learning.
As part of your studies, you’ll master the art of preparing delicious food, from meat, poultry, seafood, plant-based, and pasta dishes, to pastries, and desserts. As well as developing a range of cookery skills enabling you to prepare, cook, and serve a variety of dishes, you’ll also gain skills in teamwork, time management, workflow organisation and food safety. And you’ll gain all of these skills in our purpose-built learning environment, alongside learners of all ages and different cultures and backgrounds.
Develop a wide range of culinary skills and techniques while gaining the knowledge and confidence to cook like a professional in our commercial training kitchens. When you’re ready to take the next step on your culinary career path, our Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Cookery or Bachelor of Culinary Arts degree are here to support you.
Embrace the chance to learn the fundamentals of cookery so you can then express your creativity when you create your own dishes!
Entry criteria
Entry Entry requirements- Open entry.
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Selection criteria- If we have more applicants than places available, preference will be given to those who hold the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3), or equivalent, or have at least one year of relevant industry experience, and who meet the necessary English Language requirements above (if English is not your first language).
You'll need to supply your academic records, along with certified copies of proof of identity and proof of residency (where appropriate).
If you have industry experience, please also submit a CV with details of this.
Selection procedureIf the number of applicants exceed the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in the order that they applied.
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