Career Baker
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Gain the essential skills you need for a successful career as a professional baker with this industry focussed programme.
By completing this programme you will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4.
During your studies you will learn how to produce a range of bakery products, including biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries.
You will also learn all the basic principles of bakery science, quality management, health and safety and hygiene standards required for the commercial baking industry.
As part of the programme you will take part in work placements at local cafés and bakeries as well as being involved in running your own bakery shop through 'Visions Pantry'.
To meet Health & Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.
This qualification gives you all the skills you will need to start your career working in craft bakeries, cake shops, cafés and factory plant operations.
You may choose to work overseas at international hotel chains or in the cruise ship industry with this qualification.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.