New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (Cookery)

Perfect for those who already have cooking experience or have completed our Level 4 programme and are ready to take the next step in their culinary career. Learn to design your own dishes and menus, and to manage kitchen supplies, workflow, staffing, and training in a commercial kitchen. Develop a deep understanding of sustainable practices, and ensure your skills are current with regional, national, and global food trends.

Domestic

Duration
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Level
5
Credits
120
Fees
$8,553
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee – see Fees section for more info.
Delivery
On campus
Work-integrated delivery option
Location
Dunedin, Distance
Intakes
February

International

Duration
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Level
5
Credits
120
Fees
$23,100
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee – see Fees section for more info.
Delivery
On campus
Work-integrated delivery option
Location
Dunedin, Distance
Intakes
February

What You Study

Overview

During this hands-on programme, you'll learn to design innovative dishes and menus perfectly suited for rolling out in a professional setting. Stay at the forefront of culinary trends with a focus on regional, national, and global influences, ensuring your skills are always cutting edge. 

Fine tune your organisational skills as you manage food supplies, production schedules, and staff training within a commercial kitchen. 

Sustainability takes centre stage as you learn to enhance dish quality, optimise kitchen economics, and minimise environmental impact in your design processes. 

This programme is not just about cooking, it's about equipping you with the expertise needed to thrive in the competitive and evolving landscape of the culinary industry. 

Towards the end of the programme, you'll be able to showcase your newly acquired skills by applying them to the design, planning, and delivery of a food event. 

Courses

Course name Level Credits

Introduction to Advanced Cookery

Master the art of sensory balance to create dishes that not only taste amazing but also look stunning, combining flavour and visual appeal in every bite. 

 5 45

Advanced Cookery

Learn how to create commercially viable and sustainable dishes. Gain the skills to design operationally feasible and economically sound dishes that both hospitality owners and customers will love.

 5 45

Work Experience

This course focuses on kitchen management processes and systems. You will learn to create staff training plans, as well as kitchen rosters.

 5 15

Capstone

Design, plan, and deliver a food event that brings together all the skills and knowledge you have learned during your studies.

 5 15
Total   120

Further study options

When you graduate, you'll be in a great position to apply for our Bachelor of Culinary Arts (offered at our Dunedin Campus). 

Workload

Your workload

All of your studies will be highly structured, guided, and self-directed and you'll need to have good time management skills.

A full-time student should typically aim for around 30-40 hours of study per week including work-based learning (and therefore a part-time student would need to aim for 15-20 hours).

You'll need to engage with the online resources and activities, and complete assessments and work placements.  

Entry

Entry requirements

  • New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) OR equivalent OR evidence of at least two years of relevant industry experience. 
  • International students will be individually assessed to ensure you meet the entry requirements. 
English Language requirements

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Selection process

If the number of applicants exceed the available places, a waitlist will be used to ensure preference is given to applicants in order of application.

More about the APEL process

If you've been working in a supervisor position within a kitchen and want your skills formerly recognised, this is a great option for you. 

We offer a APEL process (Accreditation of Prior Learning) which matches your existing experience and knowledge against this programme.  

This process will drastically reduce the time taken to gain this qualification. It's especially valuable for those who are currently employed as you don't have to leave your job to achieve it!

If you have experience in staff development; purchasing; operating procedures; finance; and creating dishes and menus; please email Programme Leader, Adrian Woodhouse (Adrian.Woodhouse@op.ac.nz) or give him a call to discuss your situation - 0800 762 786.

Fees

Domestic fees

Full tuition
Standard
$8,553

International fees

Full tuition
Standard
$23,100

Tuition fees

The tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/new-zealand-diploma-in-cookery-advanced-level-5-cookery