Course details

NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
Domestic tuition $3,690 per year
International tuition $12,200
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Do you have a flair for food?

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.

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.

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 and to view our facilities.

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)

The NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) programme offers you first employment opportunities as a 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.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus

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.

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