New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Become competent and confident cooking complex dishes in fast-paced commercial kitchen environments through practical training and professional industry standards.
NZ$10,345
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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
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NZ$10,345
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Kitchen and hospitality operations
Understand and carry out operating procedures specific to commercial kitchens.
Competence in commercial cookery
Demonstrate the skills required to cook a wide range of complex dishes in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) at Ara covers the skills needed to create a wide range of complex dishes in commercial kitchen environments. Students learn preparation and presentation techniques for hot meals, desserts, pastries, food safety, health and safety, commercial kitchen operations, and communication practices. The program also emphasizes meeting health and safety standards and provides pathways to higher study and professional chef roles.
Course Content
- Complex dish preparation (hot meals, desserts, pastries)
- Food preparation and presentation techniques
- Food safety and health & safety in kitchens
- Commercial kitchen operations and policies
- Professional communication and customer service in hospitality
- Culinary Essentials 1 (CKCE401)
- Culinary Essentials 2 (CKCE402)
- Culinary Essentials 3 (CKCE403)
- Culinary Essentials 4 (CKCE404)
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits and 10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits OR New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) OR equivalent.
Applicants must be physically able to complete practical components in an industry-emulated environment.
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Intermediate-level chef in a professional kitchen
