New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3)
Learn how to apply basic baking skills to produce a range of biscuits, breads, cakes, and pastry products in line with industry standards. You will learn how to work as an effective team member and produce bakery products while demonstrating clear and appropriate communication within group and one-on-one situations.
Programme Specific Information
Class Times
Classes are taught 4 days per week.
Work Experience
Students are required to undertake 40 hours of work experience within the baking industry to enhance their formal learning.
Education pathway
This qualification provides a pathway for people wanting to progress from secondary education into the Baking industry. Graduates may progress to one or more of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Level 3
Entry Requirements
- Open entry
You will learn how to:
- Follow health and safety, and food hygiene processes and procedures related to baking industry standards.
- Apply basic baking skills to produce biscuit, bread, cake, or pastry products in accordance with industry standards.
- Work as an effective member of a team to produce required bakery products.
- Communicate clearly and appropriately in group and one-on-one situations.
- Use literacy and numeracy skills to produce required bakery products.
Career Options
Junior baker, bakery assistant.
Additional Course Related Costs
- Uniform - $230 (approx) includes White aprons, Chefs pants, White Chefs Jackets, White Chefs hat
- Shoes - between $80-$150 (fully enclosed, flat, black shoes, non-slip, non-marking sole)
- Stationery and printing - $20
Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology .
