Hospitality

Welcome

From front of house to the art of making fine coffee or creating a culinary delight, it’s all covered in the variety of hospitality programmes offered at Aoraki Polytechnic. Some programmes offer the internationally recognised City & Guilds qualifications which employers will recognise worldwide.

Certificate in Espresso Café & Bar

includes the City & Guilds Certificate in Food and Beverage Service

This 17-week programme focuses on the skills necessary to work in the vibrant café/bar scene.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru
International programme fact sheet

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

Certificate in Professional Restaurant, Wine and Bar Service (Level 4)

includes the City & Guilds Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

This one-year programme provides an exciting opportunity to gain qualifications in a diverse range of hospitality options. Emphasis is on practical training for positions in cafés, wine bars, restaurants, coffee houses, taverns and other food and beverage areas in an ever-expanding industry.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru
International programme fact sheet

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

Certificate in Advanced Food and Beverage Service (Level 5)

This is one of the best opportunities in New Zealand for those employed in the hospitality industry to gain operational
supervisory management skills.

Available: Timaru

Certificate in Cookery

includes the City & Guilds Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking

This one-year programme will provide you with an understanding and appreciation of the basic principles of general catering and develop skills in the preparation, cooking and service of selected items under supervision. You will be trained to meet the changing expectations of customers, both national and international, within the hospitality industry.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru
International programme fact sheet

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

Certificate in Professional Cookery

includes the City & Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) and the Diploma in Patisserie

This intensive full year programme develops professional skills in a wide range of preparation and applications for cookery and patisserie. Programme content is based on both New Zealand and international chef requirements.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru
International programme fact sheet

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.