Go from novice to intermediate-level trainee, covering cold larder dishes, complex preparation and presentation techniques, hot dishes and a range of patisserie and desserts. Combine practical cooking skills with knowledge on how a professional kitchen is run, including UCOL's training restaurants - Ambitions and Visions.

 

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery students in Palmerston North have the opportunity to create the meals served at Ambitions Training Restaurant. Here's our delicious crispy fish 'n chips in 20 seconds:

 

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

 

English language proficiency
International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.