New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3)

Program Overview

The New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3) equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a trainee baker. Through hands-on training, participants learn to prepare, bake, and present a variety of breads, biscuits, and cakes. The program emphasizes practical skills development, food safety, and teamwork, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in commercial bakeries.

Program Outline

New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3): A Detailed Extraction

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career as a trainee baker.
Participants learn to prepare, bake, and present a variety of breads, biscuits, and cakes.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Develop practical baking skills through hands-on training.
• Provide participants with a thorough understanding of baking principles and techniques.
• Equip graduates with the skills required to secure entry-level positions in commercial bakeries.
• Description: The program encompasses a comprehensive range of baking disciplines, including:
• Cakes: The program covers traditional cakes like lamingtons and Victoria sponge, as well as friands and slices.
• Pastries: Participants delve into savory pies, puff pastries, and sweet tarts and turnovers.
• Dietary Needs: The program emphasizes catering to dietary restrictions with gluten-free alternatives.
• Teamwork: The program fosters teamwork skills through collaborative baking projects.
• Food Safety: Participants adhere to strict food hygiene practices throughout the baking process.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a diverse range of baking topics, including:
• Ingredient knowledge: Participants learn about different flour types, sugar varieties, and yeast properties.
• Baking science: Participants gain an understanding of the science behind baking, including the role of ingredients and their interactions.
• Practical skills: Participants develop hands-on skills in various baking techniques, such as kneading dough, shaping bread, and decorating cakes.
• Recipes: Participants learn a wide range of recipes for various breads, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
• Food safety: Participants are trained in food hygiene practices to ensure safe food handling and preparation.
• Structure:
• Duration: The program runs for 17 weeks on a full-time basis.
• Location: Petone Campus.
• Start Date: July 9th, 2024.
• Learning environment: The program utilizes a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practical sessions.
• Course Schedule:
• It is expected that the schedule would include a mix of theoretical and practical sessions spread throughout the week.
• Modules:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program adopts a blended approach, combining lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.
However, it is expected that the program would be taught by experienced and qualified baking professionals.
• Unique Approaches: The program incorporates a strong focus on practical skills development through hands-on training in a commercial kitchen environment.

Careers:

• Career Options: Graduates can pursue entry-level positions in commercial bakeries as:
• Baking apprentice
• Trainee baker
• Other Opportunities: The program serves as a stepping stone for further education in baking or related fields.

Other:

• Program Fees:
• Domestic: $3,628 (indicative for 2024 intake)
• International: $12,500 (indicative for 2024 intake)
• Entry Requirements:
• Under 20 years: NCEA Level 1 literacy and 10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits, or equivalent qualification.
• Over 20 years: Special admission may be granted with relevant experience or qualifications.
• International Students: Equivalent academic entry requirements from the student's country are required.
• Related Study Options: New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)
• The program encourages participants to explore prior learning opportunities through work experience, volunteering, or other qualifications.
• Whitireia and WelTec are strategic partners delivering the program as part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

Domestic Fees: $3,628 (indicative for 2024 intake)