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New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 4)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

19 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Palmerston North Campus

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Summary

Overview

Whether you dream of managing a bustling restaurant, leading a team at events, or building a career in hospitality management, this programme is your launchpad.

You’ll train in real-world environments, including events and functions, while learning how to deliver exceptional dining experiences that keep guests coming back. You’ll master health and safety, food safety, and top-tier customer service, plus learn how to lead teams and maintain smooth operations.

Entry criteria

Domestic Entry Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold one of the following:

  • 40 credits at NCEALevel 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits

OR

  • New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service(Level 3)

OR

  • a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 OR a recognised equivalent.

Special Admissions

Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. UCOL works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.

Discretionary Admissions

Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme maybe eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.

Language Proficiency

International applicants are required to have an IELTS (General or Academic) score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.

International Entry Requirements

Language Proficiency

All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.

International applicants are required to have an IELTS (General or Academic) score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

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