Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Food & Beverage Service
Domestic tuition $4,790 per year
International tuition $9,200
NZQF Level 3

About the course

This course will give students the skills to ‘hit the ground running’. Students will learn practical skills such as making coffee and cocktails, gain knowledge about food safety, wine and beer (with an emphasis on New Zealand wines). The course also covers health and safety legislation and the License Controller Qualification (LCQ). Class trips to restaurants, hotels and food festivals to see new trends in the industry are included. This programme is designed for people looking to enter the hospitality industry with no prior knowledge or experience

The courses consists of the following modules :

  • Food safety
  • Legislation; standard operating procedures
  • Barista and Café services
  • Customer services, CV writing, and Interview skills
  • Wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails




Entry requirements

Domestic Student :

18 years of age at course start date. (16 and 17 years of age must provide written permission from parent/caregiver)
NCEA Level 2
Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.


International student :


 You must be aged 18 years or older when you start the course.
IELTS 5.0 (General or Academic) with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent).
3 years of secondary school or equivalent work experience.

About the provider

Crown is Auckland's leading Business, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality and English Language training college and one of the largest and most reputable schools in New Zealand. Each year, graduates from our courses with outstanding results and turn their international career dreams into a reality. Crown has a long reputation for providing a friendly atmosphere with kind, caring and experienced staff. We take a personal interest in your happiness when you choose to study with us.