 Certificate in Cookery & Hospitality (Introduction)
15 weeks full time
Student Visa required for international participants.
The Certificate in Cookery and Hospitality (Introduction) opens up the world of fine food and fine wine for the participants.
The focus of this course is to understand ingredients and cookery techniques based on the principles of French cuisine as well as learn about professional restaurant service, wine, spirits, beer and coffee. Within the programme participants complete the WSET® Professional Certificate in Spirits. Many graduates go on to work as baristas, waiters, bar staff, as well as in kitchens.
COURSE OUTLINE
You learn how to cook meat, sauces, vegetables, as well as breads, pastries, tarts and other food. You attend hospitality workshops where they learn barista skills and professional restaurant service.
The wine appreciation course includes how to evaluate wine and teaches participants to speak with knowledge about a wine list and be able to recommend wines to customers.
 WSET® Professional Certificate in Spirits: This spirits qualification from the Wine and Spirits Trust based in London is included in this course. It has been designed to provide in-depth knowledge of brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka and whiskies as well as liqueurs and cocktails. It focuses on product knowledge to facilitate sales and customer service and brand selection. Tasting and evaluating of spirits and liqueurs as well as cocktail making form an important component in the programme.
Work experience at Hay’s happens over a number of weeks during the course. Participants receive a roster for their work experience, which takes place from 4.30-10pm.
Student loans and allowances available for New Zealand residents.
COURSE ENTRY
International students require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
COURSE DATES
Monday 25 January – Friday 7 May 2010
Monday 17 May - Friday 27 August 2010
Monday 6 September - Friday 17 December 2010
Monday 31 January - Friday 13 May 2011
COURSE HOURS: Monday to Friday - 9am to 3pm
 2010 course brochure (pdf159 KB)
Course Fees
- International course fee
- WSET Fees & Text Books approx
- Tasting glass set
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The fee covers all costs associated with the course including all food ingredients, wine tastings, day trips, guest lectures etc. The fees do not cover knives or personal uniform & equipment; these maybe purchased from the School. See equipment list.
New Zealand school leaver fees paid scholarship available annually for the January intake.
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