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Chef and Hospitality Programmes
National Certificate in Hospitality (Cafes) Level 3
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Enrolment now open for July 2013 intake!
Apply now!
This programme focuses on delivering the core skills required for anyone wanting to make a career for themselves in the business of delivering services, products and visitor experiences to ‘The Customer’. In undertaking this course of study you will have access to a vast range of employment opportunities in both the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Core Elements
- Knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
- Tikanga Maori
- Barista Skills
- Maximising sales and service opportunities
- Providing counter food and beverage service
- Providing customer service experiences
- Knowledge of environmental responsibility
- Contributing as part of a team
- Speaking to an Audience
- Demonstrating leadership in adventure based learning
- Communicating with people from other cultures
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Further Study Paths
- National Diploma in Hospitality
- NZ Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Ecotourism
- Diploma in Outdoor Instruction and Guiding
- Certificate in Outdoor Education
- NZ Diploma in Business
- Unlimited!
Career Opportunities
Everyone is in the Customer Service business and knowing how to deliver the best customer service experiences will be your key to the door of a World of opportunity.
“There is only one boss, the Customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” – Sam Walton
Entry Criteria
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5 or above.
- Minimum of three years at secondary school or completion of NCEA Level 1 or National Certificate in Tourism and Travel (Level 2) or National Certificate in Hospitality (Entry Skills) (Level 2) or equivalent.
Special Notes:
- Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can
successfully complete the programme.
Application Process
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3 |
| Credit Value |
51 |
| Award(s) |
National Certificate |
| Locations | Westport; Greymouth |
| Method of Study |
Full Time, 16 weeks* |
| Start Date |
22 July 2013 |
| End Date |
01 November 2013 |
| Dates |
Subject to change |
| Domestic Cost |
TBA**
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| International Cost |
Price on Application
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*Excluding Holidays
**fee discount applies if Service Sector Certificate attained
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National Certificate in Service Sector Level 3
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This programme addresses the key skills required for the hospitality and tourism industries such as:
- Knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination
- Customer services and selling skills
- Tikanga Maori
- Barista Skills
Core Elements
The programme also delivers key employment skills required for the hospitality food and beverage and tourism and travel industries:
- Communication skills
- Team work
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving and initative
- Work Ethic
Download Unit Standards List
Download Brochure
Further Study Paths
- Hospitality Supervision and Operations Management
- Certificate in Outdoor Education
- Diploma n Outdoor Instruction and Guiding
- Diploma in Ecotourism
- NZ Diploma in Business
Career Opportunities
Endless! This is just the beginning.
Entry Criteria
- Have a minimum of three years secondary schooling and have successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent).
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above.
Selection Criteria apply. Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Application Process
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View Student Profile:
Chris Hunter
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3 |
| Credit Value |
56 |
| Award(s) |
National Certificate |
| Location | Greymouth |
| Method of Study |
Full Time, 16 weeks* |
| Start Date |
27 January 2014 |
| Dates |
Subject to change |
| Applications |
Now open |
| Tutor |
Tutor Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$1,678 (2013 cost)
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| International Cost |
$9000 (2013 cost)
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*Excluding holidays
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The Diploma in Ecotourism takes further the topics covered in the certificate programme. It is offered using distance learning modules so you can go for the whole qualification or just what you are interested in. You can do nearly all the Diploma from your base, wherever it is.
This programme is designed for people who want to enhance their employment options within the ecotourism industry. Graduates will gain specific skill sets that will enhance their employment opportunities within this industry.
Delivered in short awards, predominately using distance learning methods with some block courses necessary to complete the diploma. It is ideal if you are already employed and wish to complete some study while working.
Core Elements
- Sustainability
- Interpretation and Cultural Tourism
- Guiding
- Marine Mammals
- Business Studies
- NZ Ecosystems
Course Structure
We deliver you 3 compulsory Modules including: Guiding, Ecosystems and Culture in Tourism which make up 60 credits.
You must then complete another module from a choice of two, either Business Skills or a Sustainability paper. (20 credits).
To complete the Diploma in Ecotourism, you have a choice of a number of electives which you can combine to finish the qualification. These are: Legislation in Ecotourism, Marine Mammals and Research (40 credits).
The total qualification is 120 credits.
You have the option to complete any of the 20 credit Short Awards or electives on their own in areas that interest you.
There are also papers from the National Diploma in Business which help students move into better positions in Ecotourism businesses as their understanding grows.
The diploma is particularly relevant for people already working in ecotourism looking to up-skill, or those wanting to add value to their existing business.
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Further Study Paths
Tai Poutini Polytechic on the West Coast of the South Island, is New Zealand’s leading ecotourism education and industry training provider.
Along with our training courses and certificate programme, we offer a Diploma in Ecotourism. Most of the training is by distance learning so you can carry on working or running your business while you learn and up-skill.
Career Opportunities
The Diploma in Ecotourism is designed to give you the flexibility to study while in the workforce and to study the particular aspect of Ecotourism you wish to pursue.
Our diploma in ecotourism offers many opportunities. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in tourism business management, senior level guiding and conservation interpretation and education. Others have found it an invaluable chance to make substantial environmental improvements to their existing businesses.
Entry Criteria
- Sucessfully completed the Certificate in Ecotourism (or equivalent). Please discuss this with the lead tutor.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 6.0.
Selection Criteria apply. Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the diploma programme. This may include demonstrating an understanding of NZ Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences to Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Safety Sensitive Programme
Application Process
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| Level |
5 |
| Credit Value |
120 |
| Award(s) |
Tai Poutini Polytechnic Diploma |
| Location | Greymouth |
| Method of Study |
Distance learning plus residential block courses |
| When |
Multiple intakes per year |
| Applications |
Now Open |
| Contact |
Geoff Button View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$3,317 (2013 cost)
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| International Cost |
$18,000 (2013 cost)
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Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts Level 3
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This full time programme consists of theory, practical and restaurant service classes.
Tai Poutini Polytechnic operates its own training restaurant, Tutoro, which is staffed by the students and is renowned for its excellence in food and service. As well as gaining experience in Tutoro, you will also be required to complete a two week, work based training module in the industry.
Upon successful completion of the programme you will receive the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate in Culinary Arts and gain entry to the assessment for international qualification - London City and Guilds Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking.
Our facilities
Our training kitchen is well equipped to meet your training needs. The modular design on which our facility is based provides moveable work stations and allows it to be used not only as a practical classroom, but also as a production kitchen for our restaurant Tutoro.
Class sizes on the Professional Culinary Arts programmes are much smaller than in larger polytechnics, which means that you will enjoy lots of individual tuition from tutors. This is a real plus when studying, as the extra attention that you get from your tutors can be of enormous benefit.
Core Elements
The programme is broken in to modules for ease of study. These include (but are not limited to):
- first aid unit standards
- restaurant kitchen service - Tutoro training restaurant
- computing
- communications
- catering theory
- kitchen practice
- restaurant kitchen service
- basic restaurant service
- butchery module
Download Unit Standards List
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Further Study Paths
This programme will provide students with the opportunity to enrol in the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Advanced Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts and the London City and Guilds Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery.
Career Opportunities
Successful graduates are employed in hotels, restaurants, cafes, ski fields, lodges and resorts.
Being a professional chef is not about being locked in a kitchen, it’s about a career that allows you to achieve professional and personal challenges and goals!
Entry Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants will have a minimum of eight Level 2 credits in each of English and mathematics (or equivalent);
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above.
Special Notes:
Special entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. This process may include a written assessment based on numeracy and literacy comprehension.
- Student enrolment numbers will be dictated by the number of work stations available within the training kitchen environment.
- Where student numbers exceed the number of work stations available in the training kitchen facility, students will be waitlisted for entry.
- All applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process.
Safety Sensitive Programme
Application Process
- Please see the Enrolments page.
- This programme requires that a Questionnaire be completed in addition to the enrolment form.
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View Student Profile:
Rosie Greenslade-Yeats
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| Level |
3 |
| Credit Value |
121 |
| Award(s) |
Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate
and London City and Guilds Certificate |
| Location | Greymouth |
| Method of Study |
Full Time, 34 weeks* |
| Start Date |
27 January 2014 |
| Dates |
Subject to change |
| Applications |
Now open |
| Contact |
Alex Hayward View Biography |
| Tutor |
Tutor Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$4,630 (2013 cost)
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| International Cost |
$18,000 (2013 cost)
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