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Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Rotorua , North Island ,New Zealand

Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

If you're passionate about food, consider turning your passion into a rewarding career. The New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) will equip you with the skills and confidence to excel in the kitchen and beyond.

You'll master the art of preparing a variety of dishes for restaurants, cafes, and more, all while gaining invaluable hands-on experience under the guidance of industry experts.

Practice your craft by cooking for real customers in our on-campus restaurant, and develop essential hospitality skills such as menu planning, pricing, and teamwork.

Campus Information

Mokoia Campus

Situated on 20 hectares on the southern end of the city limits, Mokoia Campus students are surrounded by beautiful forests and a scenic reserve, with views to mountains and geysers. Mokoia is always evolving and new buildings include a recreation centre and a centrally located amphitheatre near our marae. The amphitheatre is a popular spot for on-campus entertainment when the sun is shining. Our newest teaching facility is the $10.2 million Health and Sciences Centre which was purpose-built for the nursing, health care and sport sciences. It features classrooms, laboratories, and lecture and performance halls.

Windermere Campus

Tauranga's main campus is located on the southern side of the city, set on 24 hectares of trees and gardens. Windermere Campus, or ‘Windy’ as it’s affectionately known, features modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art trades workshops built to emulate industry, purpose-built laboratories, fashion studios, a restaurant, three cafes, a beauty salon, music recording studio and radio station, as well as Te Pare a Ruahine, our fantastic heated pool and gym.

Intakes

  • Feb

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Intermediate level opportunities as chefs.

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
  • Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

  • Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
  • Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
  • Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo M?ori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2; OR
  • Evidence of ability to complete academic and any other programme requirements.

Other Considerations

You will need to confirm you have the physical capability to safely withstand 4?8 hour sessions of working in the commercial kitchen environment.

Due to health and safety factors and space constraints, which restrict the number of students who can be accommodated in the commercial kitchens, limits on numbers may be imposed on this course.

 

For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

 

Disclaimer: PSA updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.