This programme is designed for youth to provide knowledge, skills and attitudes required to pursue a career or further education in the hospitality sector including cookery.
The programme offers learners National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 aligned with Services Industries vocational pathway.
Vocational Pathways Award – Services Sector (Hospitality) (Level 2)
Course Details
Description
The purpose of this vocational pathways award is to gain NCEA level 2. Students complete
10 credits of Numeracy, and 10 credits of Literacy at level 1 or above. In addition, students
gain 60 credits of unit standards covering hospitality including food preparation. This
programme is an introduction to careers in hospitality.
Upon completion of this programme of study, you will earn 3 certificates:
• National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1
• National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2
• Vocational Pathway – Services Level 2
Course Content
This programme is based on unit standards covering the following:
• Food safety practices
• Safe working practices in the hospitality sector
• Preparation of hot and cold beverages including espresso coffee
• Table service
• Preparing fruit and vegetables
• Frying, baking, poaching, boiling, steaming, grilling and roasting
• Basic sandwiches
• Preparing jams
Fees
Zero Fees
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the programme are as below. Talk to us if you are not sure whether you
qualify. Our team will help you through the process.
• Domestic students only; NZ citizens or permanent residents.
• Entry into this course is open. An interest in the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
• All applicants must be 16 years and over. There may be further restrictions when this course is offered
under a Tertiary Education Commission Contract.
Pathways
Education:
This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) or the New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3).
Employment:
This qualification can lead to entry level roles in hospitality sector like café worker, barista and kitchen hand.
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What are the benefits
This programme is designed for youth enabling them to achieve NCEA level 2 in a hospitality industry context.
The programme provides a lot of practical, hands-on learning, covering food safety, beverage making, customer service and cookery skills.
This is a full-time programme which generally runs Monday to Friday helping to prepare you for entering the workforce or further studies once you graduate.
Eligible youth learners will have access to additional support like travel allowances, safety gear and uniforms.
Students testimonials
Teachers are friendly and kind! I enjoyed this course because I get to cook and bake for the teachers and learn more about hospitality. It is rewarding to see teachers enjoy our creations.
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