NorthTec Certificate in Catering Services - Level 3

Overview

Students will be introduced to cookery, food and beverage service within the commercial catering industry.

Content

Graduates will:

Exhibit cookery, food and beverage preparation skills
Maintain a safe working environment
Work as part of a team
Demonstrate customer service skills
Prepare food under supervision.

Career Options

Trainee chef
Food and beverage service team member

Further Study

National Diploma in Hospitality (Operational Management) (Level 5) (Kitchen Management)
National Diploma in Hospitality (Operational Management) (Level 5) (Food and Beverage)

Admission Information

Preferred entry requirements:
3 years secondary education with passes in School Certificate Maths and English or NCEA equivalent.

Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age by the programme start date.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 5.5.

Qualifications Gained

Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Catering Services

Graduates may also gain credits towards one or more of the following national qualifications:

National Certificate in Hospitality (Introductory Cookery) (Level 2)
National Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service) (Level 2)
National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3)

Students are eligible to sit the City and Guilds Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking

Download the complete programme guide: http://www.northland.ac.nz/Programmes/Programme%20Guides/2011%20NorthTec...

Learn more about the hospitality programme at NorthTec: http://www.northland.ac.nz/Programmes/Pages/Hospitality.aspx