Program Overview

UCOL Te Pūkenga Academy Cookery Programme provides secondary school learners with hands-on experience in cookery, preparing them for further studies or entry-level positions in the culinary industry. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in a commercial kitchen environment, covering food safety, pasta, egg, vegetable, and baking techniques. Successful completion of the program earns learners 24 NCEA Credits and prepares them for careers as chefs, cooks, bakers, and more.