Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year and 4 days
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Ōtara campus
Summary
Are you interested in becoming a chef in one of New Zealand’s many kitchens?
Develop your creativity in the kitchen and learn the advanced cooking skills you need to become an intermediate level chef.
When you graduate you will be ready for roles in restaurants, cafés, commercial catering, hotels and events. Or you can further develop your chefing skills with our level 5 programme.
Entry criteria
General
Open entry for domestic students
There are no academic requirements that need to be met to enter this programme.
International students: English language entry requirements
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules.
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link.
Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Did you know you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to your advantage?
Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more.
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