New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Take your culinary skills to the next level with the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5). Designed for those who have completed a Level 4 Cookery qualification or have relevant industry experience, this programme develops advanced cookery techniques, leadership, and creative menu design within a professional kitchen setting.Through hands-on, on-campus learning, you’ll refine your technical ability, gain real-world experience, and showcase your creativity in a final Capstone event, where you lead a team and deliver your own dining experience. Sustainability, seasonality, and bicultural practice are woven throughout the programme, preparing you to thrive in New Zealand’s evolving hospitality industry.Study highlightsLearn in state-of-the-art commercial training kitchensGain real-world experience through industry events and placementsDevelop leadership and kitchen management skillsExplore sustainability, creativity, and contemporary culinary trendsComplete a Capstone project leading your own dining event
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.