NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
If you are a foodie and enjoy cooking for others, why not make a career of it? This programme will introduce you to the skills you need to get a career working in commercial kitchens.
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.
Programme Outline
The pathway for cookery and professional chef training at EIT 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.
We aim to provide competent employees for the hospitality sector who are able to work as chefs in junior positions producing basic dishes in a commercial kitchen. This programme is designed:
To provide for those individuals who are employed or will be employed as chefs in junior positions, a credential that will support their employment opportunities in a commercial kitchen across the hospitality sector.
To establish standards of professional practice for basic cookery that can provide customers with confidence in a range of hospitality environments.
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.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirement, or provide evidence of achievement at a higher level; or
- If not able to satisfy the academic requirement above, be able to demonstrate interest in the industry and the potential to succeed.
Entry Process
Applicants with the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements are automatically accepted onto the programme.
An up-to-date CV or a personal declaration will be required of those without the NCEA criteria to demonstrate their potential to succeed. An interview will be carried out if the CV or personal declaration does not initially demonstrate the potential to succeed.
Acceptance onto the programme will be on a first come, first served basis.
Interviews
An interview may be required.
English Language Entry Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with an Academic endorsement), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5) or completion of accepted international equivalents.
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact the Programme Coordinator on 06 830 1174.
This pathway of study leads to the award of nationally approved qualifications. These qualifications may be taught at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the courses completed but this is at the discretion of the other institute.
Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.