New Zealand Diploma in Culinary Practice
WelTec
Subject area
Cookery
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$7,300
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the hospitality sector with people who have the personal and technical knowledge and skills to work as culinary practitioners, in positions of responsibility, producing dishes to a professional standard.
The qualification is suitable for people employed in a senior role. They will be able to participate in planning, controlling and directing the day-to-day and long-term operations of a professional kitchen, including supervision of staff, and contributing to personal wellbeing and that of staff.
The strands in this qualification allow learners to advance their general cookery skills or to specialise in pâtisserie.
Graduates of this qualification will be equipped to work independently.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) or equivalent study /work experience and capability to work in a commercial kitchen International: General or Academic IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent Special entry may be granted by the Head of School responsible for the programme to an applicant who does not meet all entry requirements, where the Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the programme of study.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,300 | $7,300 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,306 | $9,306 |
| Total | $16,606 | $16,606 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
91%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $44,000 |
| Earnings range | $37,000 - $51,000 |
| In employment | 66% |
| In further study | 14% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 935 832
Phone: 0800 788 399
Fax: (04) 920 2401
Email: information@weltec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.weltec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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