Course details

Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - Patisserie Strand (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Our diploma course will give you a range of skills in advanced patisserie techniques, including how to make artisan breads, pastries, tarts, gateaux and more.

You will learn what it takes to manage a bakery and get ready to work in a supervisory role in the baking and patisserie sides of the food industry.

As part of the course, you’ll have an opportunity to secure an internship working in a commercial kitchen or bakery where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.  

This course is delivered by The Culinary Collective, ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ’s culinary school who are part of NZMA.

Entry requirements

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

  • Be a minimum of 17 years old at the start of the course.
  • Have NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Certificate in Baking (Level 4), ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Certificate in Cooking (Level 4) or equivalent or industry experience.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • Be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the course.
  • Have English language proficiency: If English is your second language, you need an English level of 5.5 IELTS or equivalent with no band score lower than 5 (other English tests or evidence of your English language ability may be approved as advised by NZQA).
  • Have travel and medical insurance and a valid visa.

About the provider

If you want a career in hospitality, cookery, business, contact centre, retail, construction, electrical engineering, health, plumbing and gasfitting or early childhood then NZMA is a great choice!

We have seven thriving campuses - four in Auckland (Sylvia Park, Auckland City, Manukau and Otahuhu), one in Hamilton, Wellington plus a dedicated construction training facility in Otahuhu. So wherever you live, NZMA has got you covered!

All of our campuses are fully equipped with purpose-built, top of the line facilities. From bars, cafes and commercial kitchens, to retail shops, live contact centre suites and construction workshops - our realistic workplace training environments will get you work-ready quicker.

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