Culinary Arts courses

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

New Zealand Diploma In Cookery (advanced) in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

  • Duration : 1 Year
  • Intake : February
  • Level : Undergraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 21,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL : 60
  • PTE : 50


About New Zealand Diploma In Cookery (advanced) in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

Overview

This one year culinary arts programme will prepare you to take on a full range of managerial roles in a professional kitchen and advance your skills in:

  • Chef training
  • Planning, developing and costing menus
  • Managing staff allocations
  • Restaurant supervision

New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) students in Palmerston North have the opportunity to create the meals served at Ambitions Training Restaurant. Here's behind the scenes with the class of 2017 preparing the five course degustation dinner (30 seconds):

Career & Study Outcomes

Employment opportunities include undertaking a technical or managerial role in the hospitality industry, such as working as a chef in a senior position producing advanced dishes in a professional kitchen:

  • Fine dining restaurants
  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Bars
  • Hotels
  • Function catering
  • Cruise liners
  • Catering companies
  • Airlines
  • Commercial catering businesses

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries, see Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Occupation Outlook for Chefs.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS    :    Score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5
  • TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
  • PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.

General expenses Cost
(in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month) $800–$950
Groceries (per week) $100–$150
Gym membership (per year) $300
Entertainment (per week) $50
Milk (per litre) $3
Coca Cola (per can) $2
Cup of Coffee $3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café $7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone $0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride $10–$12
Movie ticket $10–$14
Visit to doctor $45–$85

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

Tuition Fees in New Zealand (1st Year Average) BE/Btech NZD 24605 | MBA NZD 25694| MS NZD 29178 | BSc NZD 30702 | BBA NZD 22863 | MEng NZD 41589 | MIM NZD 34186 | MFin NZD 142025
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand NZD 1250 Per Month
Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
Work and Study in New Zealand Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand NZD 295
Student Visa in New Zealand If a student wants to study full time in New Zealand for more than three months, and is willing to pay the full cost of the course, Fee-Paying Student Visa is for him/her.
Intakes in New Zealand There are Two Main Intakes in New Zealand: January Intake and July Intake.
Top Job Sectors in New Zealand Engineering, Software Developing/Programming, Medicine, Education, Accounts, Electrician, Automotive Technician, etc.
Economy in New Zealand Growth Rate of 2.8% (2018), 2.5% (2019e), 2.7% (2020e), 22nd Largest in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 21,500

Total

$ 21,500