New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 – Patisserie
Develop advanced culinary and management skills with a focus on patisserie through this NZQA-recognised Level 5 Diploma designed for aspiring supervisory professionals in the hospitality sector.
NZ$5,708
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Culinary Practice
Demonstrate advanced techniques in preparing patisserie items, including a variety of cakes, pastries, bakery goods, and desserts.
Supervision and Management
Effectively supervise staff and manage resources in food preparation environments, including food safety supervision for catering operations.
About This Course
The New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 – Patisserie is intended for students wishing to hone their existing culinary skills and knowledge, particularly in patisserie. Emphasis is placed on developing expertise in cake, pastry, and bakery products, as well as supervisory and management abilities within hospitality and catering. The programme equips learners with the capability to research, plan, develop, implement, and analyse menus and food products at an advanced level. It is ideal for individuals seeking to progress into supervisory roles in the food and beverage industry and involves significant practical work alongside theoretical study.
Course Content
- Supervise Staff Training
- Resource Management in Food Preparation
- Food Safety Supervision for Catering
- Menu Planning and Costing
- Global Influences on Eating and Drinking
- Supervise Food Production
- Produce desserts, yeast-based bakery, cakes, gateaux, pastries, petit fours, chocolate confectionary, and marzipan modelling
- Advanced Food and Beverage Event
- Advanced Applied Food Project
- 70 hours minimum industry experience
- Final theory and practical exam
Entry Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Build towards these roles
Pastry ChefPatisserie SupervisorBakery SupervisorFood Service ManagerCulinary InstructorHospitality Supervisor
Build skills in these industries
HospitalityFood & Beverage
