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Professional Cookery & Culinary Arts
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery / Culinary Arts (Level 4)
New Zealand Diploma in Advanced Cookery / Culinary Arts (Level 5)
Including – City & Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking
– City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking Supervision
2 years, full-time
February
Tauranga, New Zealand
Key points:
• Internationally recognised chef qualifications
• Includes advanced professional cooking, kitchen
management, artisan food preparation, event
management, and more
• Includes industry work-based project (Level 5)
• Graduate with multiple New Zealand and
International (City & Guilds) qualifications
• International students eligible for part-time work
visa while studying
• International students eligible for full-time Post
Study Work Visa upon graduation (Level 5)
• Chef (351311) is included on the NZ skills shortage list
Do you love food? Would you like a creative, hands-on career
working as a chef in kitchens in New Zealand or throughout
the world?
New Zealand needs trained chefs, food service and preparation
managers and kitchen staff. Now is the perfect time for you to
study for a Professional Cookery and Culinary Arts qualification
at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.
In this two year programme, students will learn to prepare,
cook and present a wide range of hot and cold dishes to an
advanced level, in our purpose built kitchens, and will learn
to work under pressure creating meals for our on-campus
Atrium restaurant.
Field trips, guest chefs, and visits to catering businesses and
food shows provide plenty of opportunities to learn. Students
are encouraged to compete in industry competitions – our
impressive history of hospitality award winners proves that
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic knows how to develop great chefs!
Study in Tauranga, in the beautiful
Bay of Plenty
One of New Zealand’s favourite cities, with abundant natural
produce, many restaurants and cafés and a strong tourism
industry offering good employment opportunities.
Course Content Year One
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Introduction to Culinary Arts
Pâtisserie Bakery and Desserts
Culinary Fundamentals
Culinary Applications
Culinary Operations
Farinaceous Grains, Rice and Eggs
Complex Meat and Poultry
Complex Seafoods
Healthy Eating
Course Content Year Two
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Advanced Food Production and Cookery
Global, Local and Ethnic Cuisine
Operational Procedures
Supervising and Managing Food Production Staff
Food Production Development
Market Research
Planning and Organisation
Food and Beverage Events
Menu Costing and Design
Industry Work-Based Project (unpaid)
Artisan Food Preparation
Fees
www.boppoly.ac.nz/international
Year One: NZ$19,000
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery / Culinary Arts (Level 4)
Year Two: NZ$11,750*
New Zealand Diploma in Advanced Cookery / Culinary Arts
(Level 5)
*Students must be a graduate of the Level 4 certificate (completed with
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic) to qualify for this Level 5 fee.
Fee subject to change when 2016 fees are set.
Scholarships & Awards
You may be eligible for a partial scholarship into this
programme. Contact Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s
International Admissions or representative agent for details.
Entry Requirements
All international students must meet the academic and
English language requirements for this programme of study.
• Equivalent of High School graduation
• IELTS 5.5, no band lower than 5.0 (or equivalent)
• English as a first language. Proof of continuous study
with English as the medium of instruction for all primary
education and at least three years secondary study, or, at
least five years secondary study in the medium of English
will be required. Further verification may be sought.
Career Opportunities
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has a long history of producing
work-ready, top quality chefs.
Potential employers include:
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Hotels and Resorts
Restaurants
Cafés
Bars
Function Centres
Catering Companies
Airlines and Cruise ships
Hospitals and Care Facilities
APPLy
Apply online at www.boppoly.ac.nz/international or contact
our International Student Office. Alternatively you can apply
through the international representative listed below.
AGENT DETAILS
CONTACT
International Admissions
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Private Bag 12001
Tauranga 3143
New Zealand
Tel: +64-7-5710-190
Email: [email protected]
*DISCLAIMER: Every effort was made to ensure the information contained in this brochure
was correct at the time of printing. However, development of our programmes is ongoing
and changes may occur subject to Academic Board approval. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to insufficient numbers or
circumstances beyond its control. In this instance fees will be refunded in full. Bay of Plenty
Polytechnic agrees to observe and is bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care
of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are
available on request from us or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at
http://www.minedu.govt.nz.