Certificate in Cookery
Level 4
35 weeksIf you love to cook, take the first step with our Level 4 cooking course. You’ll learn about a wide range of culinary techniques and disciplines, and gain confidence and experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.
If you love to cook, why not start an exciting culinary journey and gain valuable hands-on experience in our dynamic commercial kitchen. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to secure an internship as part of your studies.
You'll master the art of preparing delicious dishes, from meat and fresh seafood to pulses, grains, pastries, and desserts. Learn to create your own marinades, dressings, cold sauces, stocks, soups, and egg dishes.
When you're ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, our Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Cookery or Patisserie Strand can be the perfect next step in fulfilling a career in the culinary arts.
A taste of what you will learn
How to prepare a range of complex dishes and food art presentation
Develop effective communication skills with customers, colleagues, and managers
Learn the essentials of food safety and commercial kitchen operations
Earn a Food Safety Certificate to boost your career prospects
Gain confidence in correct knife-handling techniques
Enjoy a foodie field trip for our campus and blended learning classes
Opportunity to secure an internship to gain invaluable industry experience
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Level 4 Cookery - Start Dates
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
Food Safety Certificate
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.
COURSE COSTS
- Course costs for New Zealand domestic students are available here.
- Course costs for International students are available here.
FEES FREE
If you’re planning to start tertiary study or training for the first time you may be eligible for fees-free. Ask one of our course advisors to help or visit the Fees Free website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you may be eligible for 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
Level 4 Cookery - Career Opportunities
Start working as a chef or train further to take your skills to the next level
Work as a sous chef in hotels, restaurants or for a catering company.
Hotel Demi Chef de Partie
Restaurant Chef de Partie
Catering and Events Demi Chef de Partie
Café Sous Chef
Industrial Catering Demi Chef de Partie
Ready to take the next step?
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