Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism, Cooking & Baking, Level 3
Learn essential skills for a future in hospitality, tourism, and cookery through a blend of practical training and industry knowledge.
INTRODUCTION
This programme develops essential skills for a future in hospitality, tourism, and cookery through a blend of practical training and industry knowledge. Included is a two week work placement, providing the opportunity for our students to apply their skills in a real workplace and build their confidence.
Course Content
Cooking & Baking
Students will gain a well-rounded introduction in preparing and cooking a diverse range of dishes such as classic salads, baked goods, egg dishes and convenience pasta meals, alongside vegetable-based dishes and Asian-inspired cuisine. By the end of this module, participants will be able to produce well-presented, flavourful dishes with confidence, applying techniques that are relevant to both home cooking and entry-level professional kitchens.
Tourism & Hospitality Products and Work placement
During the programme, you will have work placement for 2 weeks. This gives you valuable hands-on experience in some of Auckland’s premier hospitatliy or tourism workplaces. Many students are offered full-time work at these businesses following their work experience module.
Barista Skills
The Barista module will teach students how to operate and clean professional coffee machines, and prepare espresso based beverages. You will also learn about classic coffee styles, single-origin coffees, roasting styles, and working with milk and milk substitutes to make extraordinary coffees.
Customer Service in Hospitality & Tourism
In this module, you will build a strong foundation of knowledge on hospiatlity and tourism businesses in New Zealand, while developing communication and service skills needed to confidently engage with customers and succeed in real workplace environments.
Introduction to Standard Operating Procedures
Gain essential knowledge to work safely and responsibly in New Zealand’s hospitality industry. This module educates students on health and food safety, employment agreements, and the responsible service of alcohol, key skills for building confidence and professionalism on the job.
Work Placement
During the programme, you will have work placement for 2 weeks. This gives you hands-on experience in some of Auckland’s premier hospitatlity & tourism establishments.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to work as waiters, junior cooks, front of desk receptionist & coordinator in cafes, restaurants, catering businesses, bars, clubs, luxury resorts, hotels, superyachts and tourism business.
Graduates can go on to study:
The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and New Zealand School of Food and Wine Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.”
Page Updated: 05 Aug 2026
