About Nz Certificate In Cookery [level 3] in Eastern Institute of Technology
Do You Have a Flair for Food?
With New Zealand’s tourism sector booming, cafés and restaurants are demanding qualified staff. So, if you’re a foodie and enjoy cooking for others, why not make a career of it? This programme will teach you all the skills you need to do just that.
You will learn real world catering and cookery skills in modern training kitchens. Our qualified chefs, with decades of kitchen experience, will teach you the wide range of food preparation and cookery skills needed to succeed in the exciting and dynamic hospitality industry.
Outline
The pathway for cookery and professional chef training at EIT starts with one semester full-time and can continue into a two year journey which offers you stimulating studies and provides the opportunity to begin a career in the hospitality industry.
Facilities
Large modern training and production kitchens are complemented by fully licensed restaurants on both Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti campuses and will be open to the public on selected days for breakfast, lunch and dinner from March to December. It is run by students from all of the hospitality programmes, and as such forms an integral part of these programmes.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
The cookery pathway at EIT consists of three programmes:
- NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 3]
- NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4]
- NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5]
NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 3] programme offers you first employment opportunities as: kitchen assistant in a range of establishments; starting positions in commercial catering business; cafe kitchen; junior positions in institutionalised catering (school and business cafeteria, rest homes).
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
Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1975 |
| No. of Students |
10,222 |
| Fee Range |
NZD 17.9 K - 23.1 K |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Science (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21000 - NZD 24400 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 24400 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19600 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 20200 - NZD 21333 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19900 |
| Management (5 Courses) |
12 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 18286 - NZD 21000 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an 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 |
