Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Thinking about a career in cooking? This introductory programme introduces you to the basic cookery, teamwork, and food safety skills that you need to work in the hospitality industry. During your studies, you'll learn to master the basics of working in a professional kitchen by preparing a range of dishes that would be suitable for food places such as cafés, restaurants, and bakeries. Use this certificate to pave your way to higher cooking qualifications or combine it with our New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage (Level 3) to become an all-around hospitality superstar.
About the programmeDuring this hands-on programme, you’ll learn the basic culinary skills and techniques used by chefs and cooks in their daily work.
With a focus on teamwork, you’ll develop the confidence and capability to prepare and serve high-quality food to customers in our training café and restaurant. From classic café fare, well-known restaurant dishes, famous sweet treats, and delicious bakery items, you’ll master the basics of cookery whilst also learning about the various career opportunities that exist in the world of food.
If you're an Otago senior secondary school student, you may be able to study this programme through our Otago Secondary-Tertiary College (OSTC). To apply, you need to contact your school careers advisor. This starts in February.
If you have prior relevant cookery experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for full or partial credit recognition towards this qualification.
Please contact us at FoodDesign@op.ac.nz who will be in touch to discuss this option with you.
Entry criteria
Entry Entry requirements- Open entry; there are no academic entry requirements.
- International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.0 with no individual 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.
Please email info@op.ac.nz or information on learning and assessment in your workplace.
Additional documentationYou must supply your academic records, along with certified copies of proof of identity and proof of residency (where appropriate).
Selection procedureIf the number of applicants exceeds the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in order of application.
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