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New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
NZ2102
Course details
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Feb 2026Jul 2026
- One year
- Full-time
- $9,019*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 5
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
Take your culinary skills to the next level with the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5). Designed for those who have completed a Level 4 Cookery qualification or have relevant industry experience, this programme develops advanced cookery techniques, leadership, and creative menu design within a professional kitchen setting.
Through hands-on, on-campus learning, you’ll refine your technical ability, gain real-world experience, and showcase your creativity in a final Capstone event, where you lead a team and deliver your own dining experience. Sustainability, seasonality, and bicultural practice are woven throughout the programme, preparing you to thrive in New Zealand’s evolving hospitality industry.
Study highlights
- Learn in state-of-the-art commercial training kitchens
- Gain real-world experience through industry events and placements
- Develop leadership and kitchen management skills
- Explore sustainability, creativity, and contemporary culinary trends
- Complete a Capstone project leading your own dining event
Manager Traineeship option
For those already employed in the industry, the Managed Traineeship offers a flexible alternative. You’ll continue working while completing your qualification through scheduled workshops, weekly check-ins, and bespoke masterclasses. Workplaces must offer a variety of cookery experiences and be approved by Wintec’s Team Manager, Hospitality. Employers benefit from upskilling staff while maintaining productivity and building confident, qualified culinary leaders.
Employers information
Supporting staff through this programme is a powerful way to invest in your team’s professional development while maintaining productivity in your kitchen. It enables you to offer a formal qualification pathway, helping retain talent and build leadership capability, without requiring staff to leave the workforce.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates of this diploma will be ready for advanced roles within the hospitality industry, including:
- Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
- Kitchen Manager or Head Chef
- Culinary Team Leader in restaurants, hotels, or catering operations
- Pathway to further study such as the Bachelor of Culinary Arts.
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options:
- New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
- or two years of relevant culinary work experience or equivalent.
English language requirements
Applicants who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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Your first day
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Semester 2 2025
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: rkLg14, L Block Lecture Theatre, Rotokauri Campus
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