This qualification is designed for learners who wish to gain foundational skills in baking, covering all areas from operating baking equipment, baking breads, biscuits, sweets, and the principles of bakery science. This programme allows learners to undertake a 5 week intership as part of their study in a commercial kitchen or bakery. This programme is a pathway to becoming a baker, or taking up futrher study towards becoming a patisserie chef.
Domestic Students
You need to be at least 17 years old.
Have NCEA Level 1 or have relevant and current industry experience.
If you do not meet these requirements you may still be enrolled if you show the motivation and the skills needed to succeed in the course.
You should be physically able to do the practical components of this programme.
International Students
You need to be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the course.
Have completed secondary school overseas or New Zealand Year 11 from a New Zealand TEO) or have equivalent work experience.
If English is your second language, you need an English level of 5.5 IELTS or equivalent with no band score lower than 5 (other English tests or evidence of your English language ability may be approved as advised by NZQA).
You must have travel and medical insurance and a valid visa.
FIRST YEAR FEES FREE
The first year of this course's fees are free when this is your first year of study. Ask NZMA to help or find out more here.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here.
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