New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)
Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Subject area
Cookery
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$6,815
over 1 Year - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is:
* To provide competent employees for the hospitality sector who are able to work as chefs in senior positions producing advanced dishes in a professional kitchen.
* To provide for those individuals who are employed as chefs in senior positions, a credential that will enhance their employment opportunities in a professional kitchen across the hospitality sector.
* To establish standards of professional practice for advanced cookery that can provide customers with confidence in a range of hospitality environments.
The strands in this qualification allow graduates to have advanced general cookery skills or to specialise in Patisserie.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
NCEA Level 3 (including literacy 10 credits at Level 2 and Numeracy 10 credits at Level 1) OR equivalent academic achievement OR On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean. Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) or equivalent qualification and/or experience. IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent). In additional to this international applications under the age of 20 must have NCEA equivalency.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,815 | $6,815 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$10,303 | $10,303 |
| Total | $17,119 | $17,119 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
85%
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 | $36,313 |
| Earnings range | $27,240 - $42,629 |
| In employment | 71% |
| In further study | 20% |
| On a benefit | 6% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Trust House Professional Cookery Scholarship - UCOL @ Wairarapa
Provided by:
UCOL (Universal College of Learning)
Website:
Value:
Each scholarship of $750 may be shared between two students.
Masterton District Council Scholarship - UCOL @ Wairarapa
Provided by:
UCOL (Universal College of Learning)
Website:
Value:
$750
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (06) 952 7000
Fax: (06) 952 7023
Email: enquiry@ucol.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ucol.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.