New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
Kick-start your career in Hospitality with real-world learning.
It’s time to get your hands on all the equipment that makes this industry fun. Whether you’re behind the bar shaking up a mocktail, building your barista skills, or learning confidence in customer service, you’ll leave this programme feeling like you’re on the right track.
Real-world experiences you will love
Right from the start, you’ll be learning about the logistics of great service both to the customers at your tables, and to the team of chef’s you’re supporting.
Located on the Nelson campus, the Rata Room will give you a first glimpse of what it’s like to be a part of a popular café and restaurant service by the end of the year.
We’ll make sure you learn how to problem-solve and calmly work through everyday hospitality situations so you can confidently go to work in the industry, and, will ensure you also have the opportunity to get out and enjoy some work experience.
Campus Information
Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the caf茅s, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You鈥檙e never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
PSW Opportunity
Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
- Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ
Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:
- Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
- Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)
Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
- Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)
Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)
- Duration: 3 years
- Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand
- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.
- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.
- Not allowed for part time students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Certificate and Diploma Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 1 or 2)
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Degree Programmes
(Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 3
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Certificate at Level 3
General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate at Level 4
General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate or Diploma at Level 5
Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.
Certificate or Diploma at Level 6, Diploma or degree at Level 7, Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7
Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8, Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8, Master’s Degree at Level 9, Doctoral Degree at Level 10
Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.
- Course Code: NZ2104
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
12500 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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