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Crown’s travel students experience the Fijian way of life

Fiji is one of the most popular destinations visited by New Zealanders on holiday; so where better to take our current travel and tourism students on a cultural educational overseas experience than Fiji?
  
The trip was booked through STA Travel, with Feejee Experience offering us an insight into the ‘real’ Fiji. The students swam, hiked, sand-boarded, soaked in mud pools and hung out on beautiful beaches, and, through the variety of activities, learnt about the Fijian way of life. A highlight of the trip was taking part in a sevusevu ceremony (meeting and greeting visitors) in a local village, where students took part in the kava offering, ate local delicacies and danced.
 
Feejee Experience gave us a fantastic example of how, as tourists and future tourism industry employees, we can help support local communities without damaging the environment.
 
For more information about our travel, tourism & airline studies course, contact us today on 0800 357 316 or info@crown.ac.nz
 
Enrolling now for intakes starting in October 2013 and February 2014.
 

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Do you prefer your raspberry jam shaken or stirred?

Congratulations to the Crown Institute of Studies students who competed at the 2013 New Zealand Culinary Fare.
 
Students from Crown competed for the first time in the Original/Innovative Cocktail class of the Fare.  They were awarded silver and bronze medals. The judging was extremely strict compared to the Auckland Regional Culinary Fare.  No gold medals were awarded in the Original/Innovative Cocktail class, so this was a great result.
 
Chris Saw’s ‘Mad Craving’ cocktail won him a silver medal.  He used some really interesting ingredients such as fresh ginger, raspberry jam, rhubarb and his own homemade sour mix.  The judges commented on how well he had infused strawberry Skittles in the Finlandia Vodka that he used in the cocktail.
 
The Crown students all study in the Certificate in International Hospitality – Food and Beverage Service course.  This is a very popular course where students gain six NZQA National Certificates and the internationally recognised London City and Guilds Diploma.
 
Along with the class-work, the course includes focused career sessions, graduate career guidance and an up to date job zone. Many of our students gain relevant work experience while studying.  Students are supported during studies to become work ready and hit the ground running. Crown hospitality students work in many of Auckland’s prestigious hotels, restaurants and bars.
 
Studying a hospitality course can help you to secure one of the best jobs in the industry, as there is a shortage of experienced workers. Vacancies can appear suddenly, so when the perfect opportunity arises, you want to be prepared, knowing you're qualified with the experience and expertise to be in the running for a great position.
 
If you would like more information about Crown’s Hospitality courses then please contact the recruitment team on 0800 357 316 or info@crown.ac.nz.

Enrolling now for courses starting October 2013 and February 2014.
 

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National Diploma in Hospitality Management course – Gain three diplomas and a certificate in just 18 months of study!

The National Diploma in Hospitality Management (level five on the national framework) is a widely recognised and highly regarded qualification, not just in New Zealand, but overseas as well.  Crown Institute has been offering the course for over twelve years now and we’ve seen hundreds of graduates gain exciting jobs in a variety of different areas in the hospitality industry.
 
The Crown course is comprised of four fourteen-week terms, a total on just 56 weeks.  Each term students gain a thorough understanding of skills required to work in the hospitality sector including…
 

  1. Commercial accommodation management
  2. Business management
  3. Food and beverage management
  4. Human resource management

 
Along with the National Diploma in Hospitality Management students also gain the City & Guilds (London) Diploma in Reception Operations and Services and the National Certificate in Hospitality Front Office Level 3.
 
Our students are encouraged to take part in Crown‘s Work Experience Programme as part of their training.  This gives you the opportunity to network with people working in the hospitality sector and gain a real insight into different areas of the industry.  Click HERE to find out more about the programme.
 
And by completing just three more business papers, you can also achieve the New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) Diploma in Management (level five).
 
That’s three diplomas and a certificate in only 18 months of study!
 
Some of Crown Institute’s recent graduates are working on Super Yachts, running their own establishments, training new recruits and working in some of Auckland’s prestigious hotels.
 
To find out more about studying hospitality at Crown Institute, contact Crown Institute on 0800 357 316 or info@crown.ac.nz.  Our next courses start 2 September 2013.

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Crown students achieve a 100% pass rate in City & Guilds exams

With three distinctions and five merits being awarded, Crown Institute hospitality students achieved an amazing 100% pass rate in the June, 2013 exams! 
 
“All students worked extremely hard towards their qualifications, both in theory and practice, while still having fun.  They know the value of an international qualification when looking for overseas work.  We are very proud of our students and look forward to training the next intake, who will be working towards the same qualifications." Donna Maclaine – Programme Co-ordinator (Hospitality).
 
City & Guilds is based in London and was founded in 1878.  Crown Institute currently offers two of their internationally recognised qualifications, the International Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and the International Diploma of Reception Operations and Services.  They are very popular courses for people that are looking to enter the hospitality industry and work here or overseas.
 
The International Diploma in Food and Beverage Service includes fourteen core units that cover personal skills, customer care, food and drinks service, including silver service.
 
The International Diploma of Reception Operations and Services incorporates ten core units, covering all important aspects of hotel reception work.
 
If you are looking for more than just a qualification, give us a call to talk about our exciting programmes.
 
For more information about Crown Institute’s hospitality courses click HERE or contact us on 0800 357 316 or info@crown.ac.nz

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Food & Beverage students outdo themselves at Culinary Fare

Crown Institute of Studies Food and Beverage students have outdone themselves again at the 2013 10th Auckland Regional Culinary Fare.
 
Crown students won four medals, two silver and two bronze in the Classic Cocktail competition.
 
Congratulations to:
Chris Saw – Silver
Laura Wooton – Silver
James Wehi – Bronze
Krystal Cody – Bronze
 
Each year our Food and Beverage students take part in the Auckland Regional Fare and the National Culinary Fare.  The Auckland Regional Fare is designed to give hospitality industry trainees some exposure to competition for the Nationals.  Crowns Food and Beverage student always perform well in each of the competitions.  The fares are an excellent way for Crown students to showcase their talent as well as meet trade professionals and make contacts in the industry.
 
The students are now preparing for Nationals, which will be held in August at the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland.
 
For more information about Crowns hospitality courses, phone 0800 357 316 or email info@crown.ac.nz.  Next courses start 2 September 2013.

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Ciya’s great networking opportunities with New Caledonia Tourism

Crown Institute’s 2013 New Caledonia Tourism scholarship winner, Ciya Josephmary has been rubbing shoulders with travel wholesale and retail managers as part of her work experience.
 
New Caledonia Tourism held their Roadshow a few weeks ago at Stamford Plaza Hotel Auckland.  Ciya was involved in setting up the event and then sat at one of the tables with the other agents for the evening.  She gained a great overview of the destination, as there were twelve presentations from various hotels, activities and roles within New Caledonia and the tourism industry.  Ciya is pictured below at the chocolate fountain.
 
Ciya also attended a SKAL (International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals) members’ lunch sponsored by New Caledonia Tourism, last month.  She is pictured below with Ian White from Performance Media, Asa Duffy and Lesley Perrie from Planet Travel Marketing.
 
These have been great opportunities for Ciya to network with industry representatives.  These networking events will help her when she completes her Crown Institute course and is applying for a job in the industry.
 
Claire Hooton, New Caledonia Tourism Sales and Promotion Coordinator says “Ciya is gaining more and more confidence and was a real help with our Auckland Roadshow and has been great to have in the office”.
 
Ciya will continue to work closely with New Caledonia Tourism, attending various trade events, industry shows and to be based in the offices in Parnell one day a week.
 
After last year completing a Certificate Course, which included Tourism Core Skills and Travel Level 3 & 4 National Certificates, Ciya is working towards her Level 5 Tourism Management Diploma.  Ciya’s goal is to become a Customer Service Agent.
 
For more information about Crown Institute’s Travel, Tourism and Airline Studies course, please click HERE.

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Crown Institute Produces the Top Performer in IATA Exam – Again!

Congratulations to Shiori Naka for being ranked above all other students who sat the IATA examination in New Zealand in March 2013!
 
This is the second consecutive IATA examination in New Zealand in which the top-performing student was from Crown Institute.
 
Crown Institute students again achieved a 100% pass rate in the exam, with many receiving the highest possible grade, ‘Distinction’.
 
As New Zealand’s top performer, Shiori now has a personal letter of reference from the IATA Training and Development Institute (ITDI), which will look great on her future job applications.
 
“Shiori thoroughly deserved this outcome as she was a dedicated student whilst studying at Crown, working very hard throughout the course. Shiori is now back in Japan completing her university degree. I wish her every success and am sure that she has a very bright future. I can hardly believe that I have been so lucky as to have two top performers in New Zealand in a row in this exam and I’m absolutely thrilled!” says Laraine Holdom, Shiori’s tutor.
 
Crown Institute is Auckland’s leading Business, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality and English Language training college. Established in 1972, Crown is the city’s longest established private tertiary institute, and is recognised as a quality leader by New Zealand and international employers.
 
To find out more about Crown Institute’s travel and tourism courses click HERE or phone 0800 357 316.

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Plenty of Prizes at Crown’s May Graduation

Graduation is always one of the most anticipated events for students studying at Crown Institute and our May 2013 graduation was no exception.
 
Graduates and their guests gathered at the exclusive Kingston Room at Rydges Auckland Hotel for an afternoon of celebration and inspiration.
 
We were privileged to have Alfred Ngaro as our guest speaker. In 2009, Alfred received the Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader Award for his contribution to the community. In 2011 he entered parliament as a List MP for the National Party.
 
Alfred congratulated the students on all of their hard work and spoke about the importance of dreaming big. He also spoke about goal setting and always giving your best in all that you do.
 
We would like to thank Taste New Zealand, Stray Travel, Showcase Hospitality and Rydges Auckland Hotel for sponsoring the fantastic prizes for the top students.
 
MERIT CERTIFICATE STUDENT – Levi Tamihana – Food & Beverage
MASTERCLASS VOUCHER FROM TASTE NEW ZEALAND
 
TOP BUSINESS STUDENT – Vera Sukhorukova
MASTERCLASS VOUCHER FROM TASTE NEW ZEALAND
 
TOP TRAVEL/TOURISM STUDENT – Phunnapa Chanphum
STRAY TRAVEL VOUCHER FOR THE NORTH ISLAND
 
TOP HOSPITALITY STUDENT – Scott Moore
EXPERIENCE AT FREDDIE’S ICEBAR – SHOWCASE HOSPITALITY
 
OVERALL TOP STUDENT – Greer Phillips – Business
NIGHT FOR TWO + BREAKFAST AT RYDGES AUCKLAND HOTEL

Our graduates are a diverse group who each offer their own unique combination of skills, attributes, achievements and work experience; but they have in common a qualification from Crown!  We are looking forward to tracking these graduates career successes in the future.  

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