Rotokauri Information Session
At this information session, explore our range of study options available at our Rotoakuri Campus in Semester 2, 2025.
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
NZ2102
Course details
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Jul 2025Feb 2026
- One year
- Full-time
- $8,508*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 5
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
In this programme, you will learn to plan and produce a broad range of larder dishes, meat, poultry and fish dishes using advanced preparation, cooking and preparation techniques.
This programme will provide you with the knowledge to manage staff, understand operating procedures and compliance requirements and plan and monitor workflow and supplies in a commercial kitchen.
You will also learn to design your own advanced dishes and menus and develop a deep understanding of sustainable practices to ensure you are current with industry cuisine trends.
What you will learn
This programme will see you:
- prepare, cook and present a range of cold and hot dishes, patisserie and desserts
- design advanced dishes and menus
- employ complex preparation and presentation techniques
- manage workflow, staff and supplies in a commercial kitchen
- monitor and maintain standard operating policies and procedures, health and safety, food safety, and security practices in a commercial kitchen
- develop a deep understanding of sustainable practice and bicultural competency
- stay up-to-date with regional, national and global cuisine trends.
Scheduling and workload
Taught via project-based learning and portfolio-based assessment, this programme can be tailored to meet your career aspirations. All of your studies are highly structured, with both classroom and self-directed learning.
As a full-time student, you are expected to aim for 30-40 hours of study per week, which includes work-based learning. A part-time student would ideally aim for 15-20 hours. You will need to engage with our online resources and activities as well as complete assessments and work placements.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed as chefs in senior positions producing advanced dishes in a professional kitchen. You may also wish to pursue further study with a Bachelor of Culinary Arts.
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options:
- completed Culinary Arts Year 1 New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
- or a recognised equivalent
- or two years of relevant culinary work experience or equivalent.
Selection criteria
Applicants may be required to take part in a selection interview process.
English language requirements
Applicants 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 5.0; or equivalent.
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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.
Semester 2 2025
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: rkLg14, L Block Lecture Theatre, Rotokauri Campus
Prospectus (course guide)
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