Café Skills (Level 2)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Wintec
Gain hands-on café and hospitality skills, including baking, food safety, and table service, suitable for NCEA Level 2 and early entry to the hospitality industry.
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NZQA Level 2 Certification (30 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Hands-on hospitality experience
Gain experience working in commercial kitchens and restaurant services through hands-on, project-based learning.
Bakery product preparation
Learn to prepare and apply icings and glazes, and bake a range of bakery products, including basic breads.
About This Course
The Café Skills (Level 2) programme by Wintec's Waikato Trades Academy is a 31-week, 1-day-per-week course designed to provide students with practical, highly transferable skills in hospitality. Students learn in commercial kitchens and restaurant settings, covering bakery, food safety, barista skills, table service, and non-alcoholic beverage preparation. Graduates earn an NCEA Level 2 qualification and important industry-required café skills for a hospitality career.
Course Content
- Prepare and apply icings and glazes to bakery products
- Practice food safety methods in a food business
- Prepare and bake basic breads
- Provide table service for a commercial hospitality establishment
- Prepare and serve hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks
- Prepare and clear areas for table service
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of commercial espresso coffee equipment
Entry Requirements
Enrolment through your school – see your careers advisor.
For second-year entry: 80% of available credits in year one and 100% in chosen year two modules. Candidates not meeting criteria may be accepted at WTA discretion.
Build towards these roles
Entry-level hospitality rolesCafé assistantBaristaService industry positions
Build skills in these industries
HospitalityFood and Beverage ServicesBakery
