Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Universal College of LearningNew Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
19 weeks
Next start date
Expected Nov 2026
Campus
Palmerston North Campus
Summary
OverviewLearn the essentials of café and restaurant service from preparing and serving food and beverages, to deliver outstanding customer service and industry-standard health and safety practices.
Get hands-on experience catering real events, and learners at UCOL Palmerston North campus will enjoy the bonus of working in our on-campus training restaurants - a true taste of the industry.
Our industry-experienced tutors will guide you as you build confidence and perfect your customer service skills to become a valued member of any hospitality team.
Entry criteria
Domestic Entry RequirementsNCEA Level 1 (including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits)
OR
Equivalent academic achievement
OR
On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean.
English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.0 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
International Entry RequirementsIn addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learner applicants.
English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.
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