New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (Cookery)
Perfect for those who already have cooking experience or have completed our Level 4 programme and are ready to take the next step in their culinary career. Learn to design your own dishes and menus, and to manage kitchen supplies, workflow, staffing, and training in a commercial kitchen. Develop a deep understanding of sustainable practices, and ensure your skills are current with regional, national, and global food trends. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake an industry internship as part of your studies.
Domestic
Work-integrated delivery option
About the programme
Designed for junior chefs who are looking to unleash their cooking creativity, this programme will also teach you the skills you need to manage everyday kitchen activities.
Taught via project-based learning and portfolio-based assessment, this programme is offered both on campus and via a work-integrated learning mode.
The flexibility of this programme allows it to be tailored to meet your individual career aspirations or specific workplace needs.
International
Work-integrated delivery option
About the programme
Designed for junior chefs who are looking to unleash their cooking creativity, this programme will also teach you the skills you need to manage everyday kitchen activities.
Taught via project-based learning and portfolio-based assessment, this programme is offered both on campus and via a work-integrated learning mode.
The flexibility of this programme allows it to be tailored to meet your individual career aspirations or specific workplace needs.
What You Study
Overview
During this hands-on programme, you'll learn to design innovative dishes and menus perfectly suited for rolling out in a professional setting. Stay at the forefront of culinary trends with a focus on regional, national, and global influences, ensuring your skills are always cutting edge.
Fine tune your organisational skills as you manage food supplies, production schedules, and staff training within a commercial kitchen.
Sustainability takes centre stage as you learn to enhance dish quality, optimise kitchen economics, and minimise environmental impact in your design processes.
This programme is not just about cooking, it's about equipping you with the expertise needed to thrive in the competitive and evolving landscape of the culinary industry.
Towards the end of the programme, you'll be able to showcase your newly acquired skills by applying them to the design, planning, and delivery of a food event.
Courses
Course name | Level | Credits |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Advanced Cookery | 5 | 45 |
Cookery | 5 | 45 |
Work Experience | 5 | 15 |
Capstone | 5 | 15 |
Total | 120 |
Further study options
When you graduate, you'll be in a great position to apply for our Bachelor of Culinary Arts (offered at our Dunedin Campus).
Workload
Your workload
All of your studies will be highly structured, guided, and self-directed and you'll need to have good time management skills.
A full-time student should typically aim for around 30-40 hours of study per week including work-based learning (and therefore a part-time student would need to aim for 15-20 hours).
You'll need to engage with the online resources and activities, and complete assessments and work placements.
Entry
Entry requirements
- New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) OR equivalent OR evidence of at least one year of relevant industry experience.
- International students will be individually assessed to ensure you meet the entry requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for a list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Selection process
If the number of applicants exceed the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in order of application.
More about the APEL process
If you've been working in a supervisor position within a kitchen and want your skills formerly recognised, this is a great option for you.
We offer a APEL process (Accreditation of Prior Learning) which matches your existing experience and knowledge against this programme.
This process will drastically reduce the time taken to gain this qualification. It's especially valuable for those who are currently employed as you don't have to leave your job to achieve it!
If you have experience in staff development; purchasing; operating procedures; finance; and creating dishes and menus; please email Programme Leader, Adrian Woodhouse (Adrian.Woodhouse@op.ac.nz) or give him a call to discuss your situation - 0800 762 786.
Fees
Domestic fees
International fees
Fees Free
If you’re a domestic student and this is your first time doing tertiary study in New Zealand (over 60 credits at Level 3 or higher), you may be able to get free tuition fees for this programme.
All the details and criteria are on the Fees Free website and you can check whether you’re going to be able to access funding by entering your National Student Number.
If you can access it, we’ll organise your fees with the Tertiary Education Commission when you’re enrolled to study with us. This funding doesn’t include additional costs or living costs.
Student Services Fee
For most students, your tuition fee shown above includes a Student Services Fee – also known as the Student Levy. This compulsory fee covers your access to the student services we offer. This cost is tailored depending on how you're studying.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.
Studylink
Domestic full-time students can apply for a student loan through Studylink.
Some support may be available for domestic part-time students.
Apply at the same time as you apply for your course (you can withdraw your application anytime).
We are part of Te Pūkenga
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people, and you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.