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 a dynamic, growth industry.
As well as the use of our on-campus Starz restaurant - open to
the public - you will gain direct industry experience and contacts
from a field trip to one of the south islands major hospitality
centres. You will visit bars, restaurants, hotels and resorts, a
juice factory and participate in wine tours. Visiting industry
professionals provide managerial advice and insight into the skills
employers are seeking. Work experience with top establishments is
included in this programme.
Hone your customer service skills and develop a broad
transferable set of abilities that could take you to a career in
any customer service industry. Follow your education pathway from
this Certificate to a second year of study in hospitality to have
the chance to gain travel and training experiences in an exchange
to the Notre Dame du Roc polytechnic, in the heart of France.
What will this programme cover?
- Hospitality industry and workplace skills
- Customer service skills
- Restaurant service
- Bar service
- Coffee services
- Wine studies
- Industry training
Related Careers
Restaurant management
What do you need to apply?
For entry to this Certificate you must be at least 17 years of
age and have at least 3 years secondary education and a minimum of
36 credits of NCEA level 2 across four subjects; or equivalent.
Relevant industry experience will be considered.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA, Hospitality Standards
Institute and City & Guilds International.
Further Study Options
Certificate in Advanced Food and Beverage Service
(Level 5, Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)
Level 5 Management programmes