FREE | NZ Certificate in Cookery (Marae-based) (Level 3)

Summary

Do you have a flair for food?

The NZ Certificate in Cookery (Marae-based) introduces you to a career working in commercial kitchens. It develops initial skills and knowledge to work safely with the main food ingredients using basic preparation techniques and cookery methods, as part of a team. Practical learning will be at a local marae with possible master classes at the EIT | Te Pūkenga commercial production kitchens.

As a graduate from this programme you could go on to higher level catering and hospitality programmes.

NOTE: You will be required to cook with and consume all types of meat. If you are vegetarian, or have a specialised diet, please talk to us before applying.

Outline

The pathway for cookery and professional chef training at EIT | Te Pūkenga starts with one semester full-time and can continue into a two-year journey which offers you stimulating studies and provides the opportunity to begin a career in the hospitality industry.

The pathway consists of three programmes at three different levels that build upon one another:

• Level 3 (one semester)
• First Year: Level 4
• Second Year: Level 5

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff.

Your future career and study opportunities

The cookery pathway at EIT | Te Pūkenga consists of three programmes:

• NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
• NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
• NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)

This programme offers you first employment opportunities as:

• Kitchen assistant in a range of establishments
• Starting positions in commercial catering business
• Café kitchen
• Junior positions in institutionalised catering (school and business cafeteria, rest homes)

Academic learning services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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