Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Develop your creativity in the kitchen and get hands-on work experience in our training restaurants and at events and functions with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Cookery.

  • A student chopping vegetables
  • A student making ravioli
  • An instructor giving a baking class
Quick info

Level: 4

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Duration: 1 year full-time (40 weeks)
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Palmerston North
17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025          

Masterton
17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Domestic Fees: *
$8,458.00

Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
$26,614.00

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Go from novice to intermediate-level trainee, covering cold larder dishes, complex preparation and presentation techniques, hot dishes, and a range of patisserie and desserts. Combine practical cooking skills with knowledge of how a professional kitchen is run, including the UCOL training restaurants' Ambitions and Visions.

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery learners in Palmerston North have the opportunity to create the meals served at Ambitions Training Restaurant.

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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.

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