New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with a strand in Patisserie
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Take your patisserie skills further while learning how to coordinate the people, resources and processes behind a successful commercial kitchen. You can focus on advanced patisserie.
Practical learning includes developing products and menus, managing workflow and preparing food for hospitality events. You’ll work with advanced techniques while building capability in staff supervision, budgeting, food safety, sustainability and kitchen operations. A capstone event brings these areas together through the planning and delivery of a commercially suitable multi-course menu.
Key features
- Internationally recognised credentials:
Strengthen your credentials with a qualification recognised by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies.
- Advanced kitchen environment:
Refine your techniques in commercial kitchens with quality, industry-standard facilities.
- Public-facing service experience:
Apply advanced skills while serving guests in our on-campus restaurant.
- Stronger industry connections:
Extend your professional networks through projects and opportunities with local hospitality partners.
What you'll learn
- Advanced patisserie techniques
- Menu and product development
- Modern dish design and presentation
- Commercial kitchen leadership and staff supervision
- Workflow, rostering and resource management
- Menu costing, budgeting and pricing
- Food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance
- Sustainable kitchen practices and waste reduction
- Customer expectations and service delivery
- Hospitality event planning and coordination
- Cultural influences on food and menu design
- Commercial product and menu evaluation
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) or equivalent
- OR New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4 or equivalent
Alternative Requirements
Applications from mature students (over 20 years) are welcome. If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to determine if this is the right programme for you.
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English Requirements
What if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic
- 5.0 Listening
- 5.0 Reading
- 5.0 Writing
- 5.0 Speaking
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.