Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)
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New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)If you want to become a baker or to train further as a patisserie chef, this course teaches you a full array of baking techniques and gives you real world experience with a five week internship.
This course will teach you the foundation skills to become a baker or to train further as a patisserie chef.
You’ll learn both the practical knowledge and theory behind working in a commercial bakery including how to create delicious speciality breads and doughs, as well as a variety of cakes and slices. Plus, gain real world experience through a five week internship in a commercial kitchen or bakery.
This course is delivered by The Culinary Collective, New Zealand’s culinary school who are part of NZMA.
You will learn:
How to make a range of breads and doughs
The basic systems used in a bakery and how to safely operate bakery equipment
How to make sponges, cakes, and cookies
What it's like to work in a bakery
Sweets, principles of bakery science and quality management
Experience a foodie field trip to see where some of the food or ingredients you work with come from
Five weeks internship spent working in a commercial kitchen or bakery.
Hands-on training from tutors who’ve been chefs and bakers
Course start dates
“I really love having the opportunity to design new dishes as the seasons change. This is the chance to experiment, and create unique dishes.”
“The course was excellent. I felt like I really fitted in with everyone else, and the tutors were very approachable and understanding. I learnt so much about cookery, and I know that this has prepared me for a bright future.”
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.
Domestic Students
At the start of the course, domestic applicants must:
-Be a minimum of 17 years old.
-Have NCEA Level 1 or equivalent or have relevant and current industry experience. If you do not meet these requirements you may still be enrolled if you show the motivation and the skills needed to succeed in the course.
-Be physically able to do the practical components of this programme.
International Students
All international students must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the course.
- Have completed secondary school overseas or New Zealand Year 11 from a New Zealand TEO) or have equivalent work experience.
- Have English language proficiency If English is your second language, you need an English level of 5.5 IELTS or equivalent with no band score lower than 5 (other English tests or evidence of your English language ability may be approved as advised by NZQA).
- Have travel and medical insurance and a valid visa.
