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Culinary Arts Year 1
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
RS1601
Course details
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Feb 2021Jul 2021
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $7,472*
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free Policy or MPTT
- Level 4
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
Students in this programme will develop cookery skills to prepare, cook and present food, employing complex preparation and presentation techniques. Students will learn standard operating policies and procedures to enable them to work in a commercial kitchen.
This programme will give students the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) qualification.
View programme modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOK301 | Cookery Fundamentals 1 | 3 | 15 | ||
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COOK302 | Cookery Fundamentals 2 | 3 | 15 | COOK301 | |
| COOK303 | Hot Kitchen | 3 | 15 | COOK301 | |
| COOK404 | Complex Hot Kitchen | 4 | 15 | COOK301 | |
| COOK405 | Complex Cold Larder | 4 | 15 | COOK301 | |
| COOK406 | Complex Patisserie | 4 | 15 | COOK301 | |
| COOK407 | Complex Desserts | 4 | 15 | COOK301 | |
| COOK408 | Culinary Operations and Professional Practices | 4 | 15 | COOK301 |
Frequently asked questions
Undergraduate, semester, pathway, module and cross-disciplinary - what do these words mean?
Undergraduate means any study up to the level of completing a bachelor degree. Our academic year is made up of two main semesters, one from February to June and the other from July to November. We also have a summer semester for some classes. A degree is made up of a mix of compulsory and elective modules, modules are worth between 15 and 60 credits. A year’s worth of full time study is 120 credits.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed as a chef producing complex dishes in a professional kitchen.
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 1; including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- A relevant course at NZQF Level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
Selection criteria
Candidates may be required to take part in a selection interview process.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5; or equivalent.
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Pathways
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Students starting in February 2021 (Streams A, B, C, D)
Date: Tuesday 9 February 2021
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Class Room 14, Level 1, L Block, Rotokauri Campus
Returning students starting in February 2021 (Streams F, K)
Date: Friday 12 February 2021
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Class Room 14, Level 1, L Block, Rotokauri Campus
Students starting in July 2021 (Streams G, K)
Date: Wednesday 14 July 2021
Time: 11am-1pm
Venue: Class Room 14, Level 1, L Block, Rotokauri Campus
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