Certificate in Cookery

Level 4

35 weeks

If 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.

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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

NZMA Hamilton

92 Tristram Street Hamilton

20 Jul 2026

NZMA Auckland Central

100 Symonds Street Auckland

20 Jul 2026

NZMA Sylvia Park

56-60 Carbine Road Auckland

10 Aug 2026

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.

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