This program is designed for individuals aspiring to become bakers or advance their skills as patisserie chefs. It offers comprehensive training in a wide range of baking techniques, complemented by practical experience through a five-week internship. Participants will acquire essential skills necessary for a career in baking or further education in patisserie. The curriculum encompasses both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice in a commercial bakery setting, focusing on the creation of exquisite specialty breads, doughs, cakes, and slices. Additionally, students will benefit from real-world exposure during a five-week internship in a professional kitchen or bakery. The Culinary Collective, part of NZMA, delivers this course, ensuring high-quality culinary education in New Zealand.
Programme details
New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Food Safety Certificate
Should you aspire to become a baker or advance your skills as a patisserie chef, this course offers a comprehensive range of baking techniques and provides practical experience through a five-week internship.
Pursuing a Certificate in Baking can open up various career opportunities in the baking and hospitality industries. Here are some potential career paths:
Baker
Pastry Chef
Cake Decorator
Retail Baker
All international students are required to meet the following criteria:
– They must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.
– They should have completed secondary education abroad or New Zealand Year 11 from a recognized New Zealand Tertiary Education Organization (TEO), or possess equivalent work experience.
– They must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. For those for whom English is a second language, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required, with no individual band score falling below 5
– Alternative English language assessments or proof of proficiency may be accepted as determined by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
– They must also hold valid travel and medical insurance, along with a current visa.
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