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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Nelson , South Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service

Kick-start your career in Hospitality with real-world learning.

It’s time to get your hands on all the equipment that makes this industry fun. Whether you’re behind the bar shaking up a mocktail, building your barista skills, or learning confidence in customer service, you’ll leave this programme feeling like you’re on the right track.

Real-world experiences you will love
Right from the start, you’ll be learning about the logistics of great service both to the customers at your tables, and to the team of chef’s you’re supporting.

Located on the Nelson campus, the Rata Room will give you a first glimpse of what it’s like to be a part of a popular café and restaurant service by the end of the year.

We’ll make sure you learn how to problem-solve and calmly work through everyday hospitality situations so you can confidently go to work in the industry, and, will ensure you also have the opportunity to get out and enjoy some work experience.

Campus Information

Nelson campus

Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/ Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

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

You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.

The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Certificate and Diploma Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 1 or 2) 

Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12. 

Degree Programmes  

(Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 3

Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.  

Certificate at Level 3
General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5.

Certificate at Level 4
General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.

Certificate or Diploma at Level 5
Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.

Certificate or Diploma at Level 6, Diploma or degree at Level 7, Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7
Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.

Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8, Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8, Master’s Degree at Level 9, Doctoral Degree at Level 10
Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.