Culinary Arts Year 1
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
RS1601
Course details
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Jul 2024Feb 2025
- One year
- Full-time
- $8,027*
- 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
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 equivalent.
Pathways
To check what you need to gain 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
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Venue: rkLg14, L Block Lecture Theatre, Rotokauri Campus
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