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New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
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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
Are you currently working in a professional kitchen and ready to take the next step in your culinary career? The Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) is a managed traineeship that gives you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while continuing to work in industry.
This programme is designed for chefs already employed in restaurants, hotels, catering, or commercial kitchens who want to develop advanced cookery techniques, leadership skills, and the ability to design and cost menus to a professional standard. Through a combination of structured workplace training and academic support, you will grow your expertise while earning and learning on the job.
To support your learning journey, you will attend:
- Five three-day workshops throughout the year
- Weekly check-in sessions during the academic semester to review progress and prepare for upcoming learning
- A range of bespoke one-day masterclasses focused on specialised or advanced techniques
These sessions provide targeted support in areas not always available in the workplace, such as patisserie, charcuterie, and creative presentation, and ensure you are well-prepared for each stage of the programme.
Workplace requirements
To enrol in this programme, you must be working in a professional kitchen that offers a broad range of cookery experiences across multiple techniques and service styles. Suitable workplaces include:
- High-quality restaurants
- Hotels with varied food offerings
- Professional catering kitchens
Your workplace will need to be approved by the Centre for Hospitality during the application process to ensure it meets the required learning environment and supports the programme’s outcomes.
Employers information
Supporting staff through this programme is a powerful way to invest in your team’s professional development while maintaining productivity in your kitchen. It enables you to offer a formal qualification pathway, helping retain talent and build leadership capability, without requiring staff to leave the workforce.
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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Your first day
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Semester 2 2025
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: rkLg14, L Block Lecture Theatre, Rotokauri Campus
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