Diploma in Culinary Arts

Do you dream of becoming a top chef? Read on!

The Diploma in Culinary Arts (Level 5) programme will provide you with advanced culinary skills and management skills with knowledge to an applied level in a range of advanced culinary disciplines, including cold larder and hot kitchen work, food and beverage management, human resource management, team leadership, menu and kitchen design.

You will gain practical experience in advanced culinary techniques, operational and human resource management, nutrition, kitchen operations, design and production systems, food costing, menu design, regional cuisines and culinary products.

Course Content

The first year of the programme is made up of the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4). For course content, please see the information outlined here.

The second year of the programme is made up of the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5).

For course content, please see the information outlined here.

Duration

102 weeks including 22 weeks of holiday. 

Course Costs

First Year

• Tuition fees: NZ$19,995.00
• Compulsory course costs: NZ$2,100.00

Second Year

• Tuition fees: NZ$12,850.00
• Compulsory course costs: NZ$1,150.00  

Qualifications Awarded

• New Zealand Certificate in Cookery - Level 4
• New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - Level 5
• City & Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation & Cookery (Culinary Arts) 8065-02*

*Students who successfully complete the two year Diploma in Culinary Arts (Level 5) programme will be offered the opportunity to be assessed for the City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery (Culinary Arts) 8065-02 at no additional cost.