New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae - Te Kauta, Te Wharekai (Kaupae 2)

This is a foundation qualification and is intended for people looking to gain skills and knowledge for the purpose of further study, and/or roles in marae-based kāuta/wharekai services and/or the hospitality industry.

This qualification will provide marae, communities, and the hospitality industry with people who have entry-level kitchen skills, developed in a kaupapa Māori context.

Graduates of this qualification will have skills in and knowledge of, basic food preparation and cooking, as well as working in accordance with tikanga and marae kawa, under supervision.

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.