UCOL's New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) comprises 120 credits.
Full attendance is encouraged to maximise learning opportunities and to optimise success for students. To meet external examination requirements, 80% attendance of practical classes is compulsory.
This programme will require students to work after hours when studying at the Palmerston North and Whanganui campus.
Timetable
Your personalised timetable will be available just prior to classes starting, and will comprise a weekly commitment of:
- 23 hours of lecturer supported learning (in UCOL's professional kitchen, theory, computer and project work)
- 10 hours of self-directed learning (your own time spent on practical skill development, theory and computer work to complete your assignments)
Work experience
This programme will require students to complete 105 hours of off-campus work experience, which requires compulsory attendance. Students will be required to pay for associated travel costs.
Students need to be aware of the physical requirements for operating in a commercial kitchen environment. Students will be advised to put any special needs or requirements in writing and advise the Head of School before the programme begins.
You will need to purchase a uniform, knives and shoes at an additional cost.
Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the
Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course or unit standards have already been met.
Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you
apply:
- National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may
request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
- Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
- Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
- Check if you're eligible for additional support or a
scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of
our free Youth Transition programmes.
Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email.