
Food & Beverage
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Gain advanced baking knowledge and skills and prepare for technical or managerial roles in the baking industry with the New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5) at Manukau Institute of Technology.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced

Master advanced baking techniques, technologies, and methods used in modern commercial and boutique bakeries.

Develop and apply team leadership skills, including planning staff rosters and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational policies.
Take your career in baking to new heights and move from a baker to a bakery manager with this industry-leading qualification. Learn to manage commercial and boutique bakeries, lead teams, design bakery businesses, and gain practical experience through an industry placement. This hands-on diploma includes modules in new baking technologies, large-scale production, quality assurance, bakery product design, and business principles relevant to bakery operations.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Baking Level 4 (Craft or Generalist) or relevant industry experience (CV, references, discussion required)
English language proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band lower than 5) or equivalent for international students



Food & Beverage
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Gain advanced baking knowledge and skills and prepare for technical or managerial roles in the baking industry with the New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5) at Manukau Institute of Technology.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced

Master advanced baking techniques, technologies, and methods used in modern commercial and boutique bakeries.

Develop and apply team leadership skills, including planning staff rosters and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational policies.
Take your career in baking to new heights and move from a baker to a bakery manager with this industry-leading qualification. Learn to manage commercial and boutique bakeries, lead teams, design bakery businesses, and gain practical experience through an industry placement. This hands-on diploma includes modules in new baking technologies, large-scale production, quality assurance, bakery product design, and business principles relevant to bakery operations.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Baking Level 4 (Craft or Generalist) or relevant industry experience (CV, references, discussion required)
English language proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band lower than 5) or equivalent for international students


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Apply concepts of bakery product design, including research and presentation of complex decorative baked products and specialist large-scale production.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Apply concepts of bakery product design, including research and presentation of complex decorative baked products and specialist large-scale production.