New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)
Course details
About the course
This hands-on programme will be taught over 2.5 days per week + additional self-directed study.
- Produce a range of artisan/craft bakery products, including biscuits, breads, cakes and patisserie.
- Apply the basic principles of bakery science and quality management across a range of bakery products.
- Demonstrate the principles of health and safety hygiene standards required in the baking industry.
- Safely operate and maintain a range of equipment and machinery in production of bakery products.
Entry requirements
All applicants must hold either NCEA Level 2 OR a New Zealand qualification in Level 3 Baking or Cookery.
English language requirements: Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence, completed within the last two years of the time of enrolment.
International applicants may be required to undertake an internal NorthTec English language placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components.
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.