NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) – Pâtisserie strand
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Do you have a flair for Pâtisserie?
Do you want to become a Pâtisserie Chef? Once you have completed the NZ Certificate in Cookery or Baking [Level 4], the NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Pâtisserie strand delivers all the practical skills you need to create fine pâtisserie and pastry dishes.
NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Pâtisserie strand programme opens up advanced employment opportunities in top-tier restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens, including roles in specialized cuisine and leadership positions within the culinary industry.
NOTE: You will be required to cook with and consume all types of meat. If you are vegetarian, or have a specialised diet, please talk to us before applying.
Programme Outline
Our Pâtisserie programme delivers all the practical skills you need to create fine pâtisserie / pastry dishes through a combination of demonstrations, practical sessions and theory lessons.
You will be learning from our world-class lecturers who have experience working in senior positions in the world’s finest pâtisseries, kitchens and Michelin starred restaurants. Our facilities include purpose-built kitchens, ensuring that you are thoroughly grounded in all aspects of the trade.
The pathway for the NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Pâtisserie strand at EIT is a full-time two year journey which offers you stimulating studies and provides the opportunity to begin a career in the hospitality industry.
The pathway consists of two programmes at different levels that build upon one another:
- First Year: NZ Certificate in Cookery and/or NZ Certificate in Baking (Generalist) [Level 4]
- Second Year: NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Pâtisserie strand and/or Cookery strand
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements are either:
- Have achieved the NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4] and/or NZ Certificate in Baking (Generalist) [Level 4]; and/or National Certificate in Cookery or similar; or
- Demonstrate equivalent cookery knowledge and skills either through study at EIT or another institution, or practical work in the hospitality or similar industry that includes a focus on professionalism and meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirement, or provide evidence of achievement at a higher level: or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above; and
- Have basic computer skills.
Entry Process
Applicants with the NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4] and/or NZ Certificate in Baking (Generalist) [Level 4], and evidence of or an attestation to basic computer skills are automatically accepted onto the programme.
An up-to-date CV or a personal declaration will be required of those who do not meet the requirements through a standard pathway to demonstrate their potential to succeed. An interview will be carried out if the CV or personal declaration does not initially demonstrate the potential to succeed.
Acceptance onto the programme will be on a first come, first served basis.
Interviews
An interview may be required.
English Language Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with an Academic endorsement), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with speaking and listening bands no lower than 5.5, and reading and writing bands no lower than 5.0).
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact the Programme Coordinator on 06 830 1421.
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.