Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)

Get the skills needed for work in cafés and unlicensed restaurants, bars or clubs, and restaurants.

This programme will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide service in cafés and unlicensed restaurants. You’ll learn about food preparation and service, gain barista skills and gain skills in kitchen health and safety and customer service.

Our food and beverage qualifications can start you on your career pathway within the hospitality industry, giving you experience in kitchen and front of house operations.

You will complete the following courses to achieve the qualification with additional strands in Café Services and Barista.

Workload & schedule

This programme involves 24 hours of teaching spread over four days, in addition to 12 hours of self-directed study per week.

You will also participate in various culinary events, so will be required to attend two evening events (dates will be advised at or shortly after programme commencement).

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

• be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
• be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
• be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

Intakes & Applications

Additional costs

• Black leather closed toe shoes, suitable for commercial kitchen environment
• Uniform and workbooks provided
• Youth Guarantee Fund*

If you are aged 16 to 24, you could study for FREE as part of the government's Youth Guarantee fund. To qualify for the Youth Guarantee fund, you must meet the following criteria:

• Complete an application for a course that is covered by the Youth Guarantee fund.
• Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
• Be 16 to 24 years old at the time the course starts. Learners who are 15 years old and hold Ministry approved early leaving exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.
• Priority places will be given to students who:
• have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 2; or
• have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification through a Youth Guarantee provision programme.