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New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage

LEVEL

03

(Café and Bar)

This course teaches hospitality skills like barista, cocktail making, wine and table service, plus food safety and industry standards. It also includes the LCQ qualification for alcohol management.

60

CREDITS

20

WEEKS

20 HOURS PER WEEK

9AM - 2:30PM    I   MONDAY - THURSDAY

Afternoon classes are available, Crown will have the final decision on the timetables.

FEES

FREE

STUDY

COURSE OUTLINE

This course will give students the skills to ‘hit the ground running’. Students will learn practical skills such as making coffee and cocktails, gain knowledge about food safety, wine and beer (with an emphasis on New Zealand wines). The course also covers health and safety legislation and the License Controller Qualification (LCQ). Class trips to restaurants, hotels and food festivals to see new trends in the industry are included. This programme is designed for people looking to enter the hospitality industry with no prior knowledge or experience.

Course Delivery Method:

Face to face in a classroom setting, with elements of blended online learning.

THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWIN MODULES:

Food safety

Legislation; standard operating procedures

Barista and Café services

Customer services, CV writing, and Interview skills

Wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails

Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations and practical role plays.

COURSE TRIPS

All Crown programmes include trips to relevant sites and destinations. These educational visits will allow you to interact with professionals in the industry and observe the work in the real work environment.

• HOTEL FAMILIARISATION VISITS (FAMILS)
• RESTAURANT &CAFE DINING EXPERIENCES

Upcoming Intakes

2023 COURSE DATES

29 May - 27 Oct 2023

17 Jul - 15 Dec 2023

21 Aug 2023 - 8 Mar 2024

9 Oct 2023 - 12 Apr 2024

6 Feb - 5 Jul 2024

11 Mar - 23 Aug 2024

29 Apr - 27 Sep 2024

4 Jun - 15 Nov 2024

21 Jul - 20 Dec 2024

26 Aug 2024 - 7 Mar 2025

14 Oct 2024 - 11 Apr 2025

TERM BREAKS

3 Jul - 14 Jul 2023

25 Sep - 6 Oct 2023

14 Apr - 26 Apr 2024

7 Jul - 20 Jul 2024

30 Sep - 11 Oct 2024

SUMMER BREAK

18 Dec 2023 - 5 Feb 2024

23 Dec 2023 - 3 Feb 2025

entry requirements

Domestic Student

  • 18 years of age at course start date. (16 and 17 years of age must provide written permission from parent/caregiver)
  • NCEA Level 2
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.

International student

  •  You must be aged 18 years or older when you start the course.
  • IELTS 5.0 (General or Academic) with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent).
  • 3 years of secondary school or equivalent work experience.

Study & Work Programme

Try our Study & Work service! Explore career paths, gain work experience and earn extra cash while you study. Your choice to take advantage of this optional service.

What is included with Study & Work:

• Free professional training in employment skills and customer service from Function Staff, our Study and Work partners.
• Paid part-time employment with Function Staff during your course.
• Free 1-1 CV preparation, career advice and interview skills with Crown’s employment team.
• A standard reference will be included at the end of your program.

Further STudy

New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Level 5

New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4

New Zealand Diploma Tourism & Travel Level 5

CAREER PATHWAY

CAREER OPTIONS

Careersnz is a useful careers resource for students

Employment
Pathways

Find more employment
options at Careers NZ

A qualification in this course can lead to great jobs such as:

Bartender

Barista

Café Worker

Restaurant Front of House

2023 COURSE FEES

Domestic Students:

NZ $4,660

Check your Fees Free Eligibility

International Students:

Tuition NZ $8,500, Material NZ $700,

Registration NZ $250