Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Interested in working in a cafe or restaurant? Gain practical skills and an industry recognised qualification with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3).

Hospitality lecturer Niels Huibers showing a student how to make the perfect coffee##### Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 19 weeks full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Palmerston North
10 Feb 2025 - 20 Jun 2025
14 Jul 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Domestic Fees: *
$4,807.00

Scholarship info

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International Fees:*
$13,307.00

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 semester of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Learn the essentials of working in hospitality with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3). You'll prepare and serve the types of food and beverages offered at cafés and functions, and develop professional skills that employers value.

You will have the opportunity to cater for events, and learners at the UCOL Palmerston North campus will have the additional benefit of gaining real-world experience in our training restaurants. 

Our industry-experienced staff will guide you to hone your skills and gain confidence in working with customers. 

Learn to become a valued member of a café or functions team, and make a start on a career in the exciting world of hospitality.

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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