Programme outline
This programme is designed to be accessible to people already employed in the industry looking to gain a qualification alongside their workplace commitments.
The aim of this full-time programme is to give students the knowledge and skills they need to practice advanced food and beverage service across the wider hospitality sector.
The on-campus component is delivered 1 day a week over a 17 week duration, and students are required to be in employment or work experience for a minimum of 12 hours per week.
What you will learn
- Customer service skills while broadening your knowledge around different food and beverage service styles
- Understanding the importance of menu design, special dietary needs and environmental sustainability
- Skills and knowledge in the preparation and service of hot and cold beverages
- The importance of workplace health and safety, food safety and security tin the industry
- An understanding of the legislative compliance in the hospitality industry
More detail about this qualification
- The content of this programme includes food and beverage service, standard operating procedures and current industry practices
- Delivery of this programme will be blended with one day a week spent on campus, supported by significant on-line resources
- Student will complete an on-line record of work experience activities that support their class-based learning
- For any student not currently employed in a suitable position, our dedicated staff will support them in finding a placement/employment with our wide network of industry partners
Career options
Entry level positions in commercial hospitality environments:
- Cafes
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Events centres
- Catering companies
- Other Food and Beverage Service and customer service businesses.
Or students can pathway on to further study.
Entry requirements
Domestic
10 NCEA Level 1 Literacy and 10 NCEA Level 1 Numeracy credits, or equivalent.
International
IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $924 per year of study)
Related study options
Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
