Culinary Arts Year 1
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
RS1601
Course details
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Feb 2027Jul 2027
- One year
- Full-time
- $9,561*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under MPTT* or the Fees Free Policy
- Level 4
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
In this programme, you will develop cookery skills to prepare, cook and present food, employing complex preparation and presentation techniques. In real-life settings, learn standard operating policies and procedures that will enable you to work in a commercial kitchen environment.
This hands-on programme gives you the skills and experience to enter the workforce graduating with 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 |
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 PTE: (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 or NZCEL: Level 3 (Academic).
Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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.
Are you new to this programme? Book a visit with one of our Kaiāwhina, where you can bring your whānau to get prepared, tour the Campus, and step into your first day with confidence.
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Induction
Date: Monday 3 August 2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: Windows restaurant, L Block Lecture Theatre, Rotokauri Campus
Please join us for your induction (first day), where you will get to meet your tutor and classmates, be given an overview of this course, and receive a timetable. You do not need to bring anything with you.
Prospectus (course guide)
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