New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Are you currently working in a professional kitchen and ready to take the next step in your culinary career? The Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) is a managed traineeship that gives you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while continuing to work in industry.This programme is designed for chefs already employed in restaurants, hotels, catering, or commercial kitchens who want to develop advanced cookery techniques, leadership skills, and the ability to design and cost menus to a professional standard. Through a combination of structured workplace training and academic support, you will grow your expertise while earning and learning on the job.To support your learning journey, you will attend:Five three-day workshops throughout the yearWeekly check-in sessions during the academic semester to review progress and prepare for upcoming learningA range of bespoke one-day masterclasses focused on specialised or advanced techniquesThese sessions provide targeted support in areas not always available in the workplace, such as patisserie, charcuterie, and creative presentation, and ensure you are well-prepared for each stage of the programme.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.