Academy Cafe Skills Programme
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $0 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 2 |
About the course
Keen to find out if the fast-paced hospitality industry is for you? Join UCOL's Academy Cafe Skills Programme and study while still in secondary school.
The hospitality industry is one where no two days are the same. In this fast-paced industry it is important to keep your skills relevant and up-to-date. UCOL's Academy Cafe Skills programme can put you on the road to success. If you enjoy food preparation, barista, front of house, and baking, then apply. You will have the opportunity to work towards NCEA Level 3 whilst exploring the technical skills required to work in a cafe, restaurant, bar or catering business.
- Food safety
- Barista skills
- Customer service
- Commercial kitchens
- Preparation and cooking
- Baking
Unit Standard 167 (Level 2) (Version 8) (4 Credits)
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision.
Unit Standard 13272 (Level 2) (Version 5) (2 Credits)
Cook food items by baking.
Provide cafe counter service in a hospitality establishment.
Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision.
Prepare and present basic sandwiches for service
Prepare and present salads for service
Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen
Entry requirements
For year 11 - 13 secondary school students (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or students with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).
Applications are to be received from participating schools.
- Home Economics
- Technology
- English
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.