New Zealand Certificate in Cookery
Whitireia & WelTec
Subject area
Cookery
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to develop chefs who are able to work in intermediate roles producing food products for service by applying a range of preparation and finishing techniques.
The qualification is suitable for those employed as chefs or interested in a cookery career in the hospitality sector, that will support their employment opportunities across a range of establishments in the sector. They will be able to maintain their own wellbeing and that of their team.
Industry will benefit by having graduates able to use established standards of professional practice and craft for cookery skills in a range of hospitality situations.
Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
60 Credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 NCEA Level 1 literacy and 10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits, or equivalent; and capability to work in a commercial kitchen International: IELTS 5.5 (General or Academic) with no band lower than 5, or equivalent
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $42,000 |
| Earnings range | $34,000 - $52,000 |
| In employment | 60% |
| In further study | 19% |
| On a benefit | 5% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 788 399
Phone: 0800 788 399
Fax: (04) 237 3101
Email: info@wandw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitireia.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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