OSTC Hospitality (Level 2) - Cromwell
Are you at high school and interested in food and working with people? Consider a career in hospitality!
Domestic
You’ll be working towards the New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2).
What You Study
- Work in a commercial kitchen
- Prepare and cook food using a variety of methods
- Learn knife-handling skills
- Learn health and safety requirements
- Learn effective customer service and communication techniques
- Prepare great café-style espresso coffee.
What could I do next?
- Study the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3), the New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) (Café Services) (Bar Services) or go on to do the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) or New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 4) (Restaurant Services) with us.
- Gain an apprenticeship and complete your chef training on the job
- Get a job in a café or restaurant as barista or kitchen staff.
Where could this take me?
- Chef
- Barista
- Front of House
- Restaurant Manager
Workload
Unit standards covered in this course
| Unit Standard | OSTC Hospitality Course | Credits | Level | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
167 |
Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision |
4 |
2 |
8 |
|
24526 |
Apply safe working practices in a commercial kitchen (Level 2) |
4 |
2 |
4 |
|
13271 |
Cook food items by frying |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13272 |
Cook food items by baking |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13273 |
Cook food items by boiling |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13274 |
Cook food items by poaching |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13275 |
Cook food items by steaming |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13276 |
Cook food items by grilling |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13280 |
Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13281 |
Prepare and present basic sandwiches for service |
2 |
2 |
6 |
|
13283 |
Prepare and present salads for service |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13284 |
Clean food production areas and equipment |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
13285 |
Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen |
2 |
2 |
5 |
|
17284 |
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
17288 |
Prepare and present espresso beverages for service |
5 |
3 |
7 |
|
9677 |
Communicate in a team or group which has an objective |
3 |
2 |
9 |
|
377 |
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces |
2 |
2 |
8 |
|
Total |
43 |
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 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.
A change for 2023 enrolments
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.
