OSTC Cookery (Level 3)
Are you at high school and someone who likes to prepare and serve food? Are you creative? Cookery could be just the career you’re looking for!
Domestic
Cromwell
This course will run two days a week in Cromwell.
In Dunedin it will run one day a week for the first two terms and two days a week for the second two terms.
What You Study
- Work in a commercial kitchen
- Prepare, cook and present dishes common to the industry
- Learn health and safety requirements
- Learn effective customer service and communication techniques.
What could I do next?
- Study the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) and go on to study the Bachelor of Culinary Arts with us.
- Gain employment and train on the job to become a commis chef, demi chef or chef de partie.
Where could this take me?
- Chef
- Caterer
- Restaurateur
- Teacher
- Food media professional.
Workload
Unit standards covered in this course
| Unit standards | New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
13288 |
Prepare and cook basic meat dishes in a commercial kitchen |
8 |
3 |
|
13293 |
Prepare and cook basic vegetable dishes in a commercial kitchen |
6 |
3 |
|
13300 |
Prepare and cook basic stocks, sauces, and soups in a commercial kitchen |
5 |
3 |
|
13304 |
Prepare and cook basic fish dishes in a commercial kitchen |
4 |
3 |
|
13314 |
Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen |
4 |
3 |
|
13315 |
Prepare and cook rice and farinaceous dishes in a commercial kitchen |
6 |
3 |
|
13316 |
Prepare and cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen |
3 |
3 |
|
13322 |
Prepare and cook basic pastry dishes in a commercial kitchen |
4 |
3 |
|
27927 |
Apply health, safety and security practices to service delivery operations |
5 |
3 |
|
27928 |
Interact with other staff, managers and customers to provide service delivery outcomes |
5 |
3 |
|
27929 |
Apply standard operating procedures and the code of conduct to a work role in a service delivery organisation |
5 |
3 |
|
27955 |
Apply food safety practices in a food related business |
5 |
3 |
|
Total |
60 |
Fees
In most instances, study at OSTC will be fully funded, with no cost to you or secondary school. However, please note that OSTC is only funded for a limited number of places.
Additional places may be offered, however your school will be charged a fee.
Please clarify any costs with your school.
Application
How to apply
Talk to your school's careers advisor and they will guide you through the application process.
Or download and complete the right application form below:
What is OSTC?
The Otago Secondary-Tertiary College (OSTC) is our trades academy. We offer practical, career-focused learning for students in Years 11-13 who want to get a head start on life after school. You’ll develop hands-on skills and experience to help you prepare for further study, on-the-job training and employment.
Your programme will be one subject of your NCEA. You’ll spend one or two days a week at OSTC and the rest of the week at school as normal.
OSTC has a campus in Dunedin and one in Cromwell.
When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. The great news is that this enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers, to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023, means that you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
