About Diploma In Professional Cookery (level 5) (for International Students Only) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety, food safety and security practices to ensure own safety and minimise potential hazards for customers.
- Monitor and maintain interactions between colleagues, managers and customers.
- Monitor and maintain the application of standard operating policies and procedures to work roles in a commercial kitchen.
- Apply cookery skills to prepare, cook and present a range of cold larder and hot kitchen dishes employing complex preparation and presentation techniques.
- Select and apply staffing strategies to meet performance targets
- Plan and monitor workflow and supplies in a commercial kitchen
- Manage operating procedures and compliance requirements for operational roles
- Manage staff relationships for operational roles
Students who complete this qualification will also receive
- New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with strands in Cookery
- City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Supervision) 8065-04
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Patisserie) 8065-03
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts Principles) 8065-02
- City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering 8065-21
Career Options
- Commis Chef
- Chef De Partie
- Sous Chef
- Head Cook
- Kitchen Manager and Chefs producing advanced dishes in a professional kitchen.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 42
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights
| Application Portal |
Online Application, Online for Study Abroad Program, Offline Application |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
N/A |
| Mode of Payment |
Debit or Credit Cards |
| Alumni |
100,000 |
| Number of staff |
4,403 |
| Professors and Associate Professors |
119 and 100 |
| Degree and postgraduate qualifications |
6,272 |
| UG students in work placement/ internship |
93% |
| Graduates employed within nine months |
84% |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester- based |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, Part-time, Online |
| English language proficiency score |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Intake Seasons |
Summer, Winter |
| Work Experience |
Required |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 9100 - NZD 9435 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
18 month |
NZD 17000 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17200 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17340 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 17340 - NZD 19500 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
