New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5)
Advance your baking skills and creativity to prepare for technical or managerial roles in the baking industry with artisan breads, advanced pastries, and patisserie techniques.
NZ$9,739
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 1 year
NZ$9,739
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced bakery production
Produce a wide range of advanced baked goods such as artisan breads, Danish pastries, patisserie, tortes, eclairs, and layered cakes.
Specialist decorative skills
Apply specialist decorative baking techniques, including mirror glazing, chocolate spraying, and chocolate tempering, to baked products.
Product development and innovation
Develop and create innovative bakery products with an understanding of global baking trends.
About This Course
This diploma expands on existing baking knowledge, teaching students how to make artisan breads, advanced Danish pastries, and patisserie items. Learners will master decorative techniques like mirror glazing, chocolate spraying, and chocolate tempering, as well as creating tortes, eclairs, and layered cakes. The programme provides practical skills for taking charge in a bakery, supervising others, and developing new products. Graduates are prepared for advanced baking roles, supervisory work, and positions in bakery product development.
Course Content
- Artisan breads
- Advanced Danish pastries
- Patisserie items
- Decorative techniques (mirror glazing, chocolate spraying, chocolate tempering)
- Baking tortes, eclairs, layered cakes
- Innovation and product development
- Specialist and craftsmanship in baking
- Global baking concepts
- Baking business development and management
- Supervision and leadership in a bakery environment
Entry Requirements
Completion of New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)
Equivalent industry experience
Build towards these roles
Bakery SupervisorProduct Development BakerTechnical BakerBakery ManagerPastry Chef
Build skills in these industries
Food & BeverageHospitality
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.
