Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
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New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)To start the journey to becoming a chef, choose this course.
This course will help you learn about a wide range of cookery techniques and disciplines, and gain confidence working in a commercial kitchen environment.
You’ll learn through hands-on experience and spend 80% of your time in the kitchen putting your skills into practice. You’ll have fun and learn how to prepare all kinds of tasty dishes from delicious sauces and soups through to meat and fresh seafood.
This course is delivered by The Culinary Collective, New Zealand's culinary school which is part of NZMA.
You will learn:
How to cook a range of complex dishes and presentation techniques
Useful communication skills with customers, colleagues, and managers
Food safety and commercial kitchen practices
Gain a Food Safety Certificate
Correct procedures to safely handle knives
Enjoy a foodie field trip for our campus and blended learning classes
Get an opportunity to secure an internship to gain invaluable industry 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.
Ākonga must:
Be a minimum of 17 years old.
Hold an NCEA Level 1 or equivalent or New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) or have relevant and current industry experience.
International students must:
Be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the course.
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.
