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SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
Duration
12 to 18 weeks including breaks
Start Date
Campus
New Lynn
Delivery
In class
Credits
40 - 60
Work placement
30 hours
Programme overview
Skill up for entry level roles in the hospitality industry with our NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3). Led by our friendly, experienced tutors, you’ll experience hands-on practical learning in a lively classroom environment with purpose-built facilities.
What you study
We have a choice of four pathways, which share common courses on food safety and professional communication in hospitality. Pick one of these pathways:
- Café and Barista Services - 18 weeks (60 credits)
- Functions & Buffet Services - 18 weeks (60 credits)
- Quick Service & Restaurant Services - 18 weeks (60 credits)
- Bar Service - 12 weeks (40 credits)
Each pathway allows you to specialize in a certain hospitality field(s) and makes you the ideal candidate for different roles within the industry.
Career opportunities
- Barista
- Catering Assistant
- Bartender/Mixologist
- Waiter/Waitress
- Host/Cashier
Entry requirements
- It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed the requirements for Literacy and Numeracy for NCEA Level 1 or equivalent.
- Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the programme, which is taught and assessed in English.
- Applicants are required to undergo an interview with a Course Advisor to determine their eligibility and suitability for the programme. They are welcome to bring whānau members or friends to the interview.
- Certificate in Bar Services (40 Credits): The Bar Service pathway includes the LCQ qualification comprising of Unit Standards 4646 and 16705. The LCQ qualification is required when applying for a Managers Certificate. There is no age restriction to complete this programme, but applicants must be a minimum age of 20 years old to apply for a Manager's Certificate.
- This programme requires students to have access to a laptop/desktop that can connect to the internet with a web browser and a required minimum screen size of 10 inches. For device specifications, please talk to your Course Advisor.
- This programme is not available for international students.
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