Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - Cookery Strand (Level 5)
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New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - (Level 5) (Cookery Strand)Take your passion for cooking to the next level, where you will build on the knowledge and techniques developed in the Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) and gain the expertise required for progression as a chef in the hospitality industry.
In this course you will develop advanced cookery skills as well as administrative and kitchen management skills from running a commercial kitchen to creating original menus. You’ll get to visit a New Zealand food supplier to see where some of the food or ingredients you work with comes from and you’ll have an opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.
All Cookery graduates from NZMA will have the opportunity to pathway with the International Management Institute (IMI) in Luzern, Switzerland, to complete an internationally recognized qualification from an institute that is ranked 12th in the world for hospitality training. Students will also have the opportunity to receive work experience through their excellent network of contacts in the industry, including the Ritz-Carlton, Marriot, Fairmont, Intercontinental, Four Seasons, and Disney – just to name a few.
This course is delivered by The Culinary Collective, New Zealand’s culinary school who are part of NZMA.
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You will learn:
Kitchen management skills
Advanced cooking methods and production methods
Kitchen design
About food trends, food and culture and regional food
Menu development - from development, marketing and preparation.
How to build good working relationships in commercial kitchens.
Have fun during your study on a foodie field trip.
Opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.
Course start dates
“I love meeting new people, and being part of a team environment, particularly while studying something I’m truly passionate about.”
“NZMA has been one of the best experiences of my life. Before, cooking was only a passionate hobby, but now I’m actually turning it into my career. I can’t believe I didn’t realise sooner that this could be a viable career path for me!”
"This programme has really helped me learn the basics as I didn’t know much about cookery. But now I’m a professional!"
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here and International students here.
Academic Criteria
Aged 17 or over
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent or New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4, New Zealand Certificate in Baking level 4 (Patisserie Strand) or equivalent OR
industry experience
an interview may be required
English Language
Domestic students with ESOL: must be proficient in English language.
International students: Academic or General IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent NZQA Recognised International English Proficiency.
