Course details

Certificate in Baking (Dual Enrolment)
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you’re still at school. This Dual Enrolment qualification is designed as a pathway into the Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4.

Highly practical, it will equip you with basic bakery skills in biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries. You’ll learn from expert tutors who will teach you how to create a range of traditional and contemporary bakery products within our real-world training environments. You’ll also meet and learn from industry professionals, and showcase your creations to friends, whānau and customers at events throughout the year.

This qualification is endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies under their Recognition of Quality Culinary Education. World Chefs has over 10M members in 106 countries worldwide. Upon successful completion of this programme you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to obtain junior positions within commercial bakery environments. Location: Christchurch If you’d like us to contact you when applications for this programme open, please email [email protected]

Entry requirements

Overall IELTS 5.0 Academic 5.0 Listening 5.0 Reading 5.0 Writing 5.0 Speaking If English isn't your first language, you may be required to provide evidence of your English language skills. Refer to the Acceptable Alternative Chart or contact us for an assessment. To enrol you must be in Year 11, 12 or 13 at a secondary school and a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa that allows you to be enrolled in a New Zealand secondary school. If you are interested in enrolling in a Dual Enrolment course, you should first talk to your secondary school or with Ara. As different programmes are offered, entry requirements, application, and interview processes (including selection criteria) may vary

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.

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