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Academy Cookery

Level 3

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Learn cooking and hospitality basics while still in secondary school with the UCOL Academy Cookery Programme.

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Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Dates:
Starting: Week of 10 Feb 2025
Finishing: Week ending 19 Sep 2025
Delivery day: Thursdays

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Are you wanting to take your cookery skills to the next level?

The Academy Cookery Level 3 Programme will give you the opportunity to learn and refine your skills to cook pasta, egg, vegetable dishes, and prepare food for service in a commercial kitchen. You will also learn to apply food safety practices within a food related establishment.

This programme helps you to learn relevant industry skills and experiences as you put your learning into practice in our commercial kitchen environment.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for this programme, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school. Once you've talked to everyone required, you can use the form below to apply.
 

Thursdays, 9am - 3pm.

Successful completion of the UCOL Academy Cookery Programme is the first step in a journey. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in culinary or related industries. If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:

This programme comprises 24 Credits.

Unit Standard 27955 (Level 3) (Version 3) (5 Credits)
Apply food safety practices in a food-related establishment

Unit Standard 13316 (Level 3) (Version 6) (3 Credits)
Prepare and cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen

Unit Standard 13314 (Level 3) (Version 7) (4 Credits)
Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen

Unit Standard 13325 (Level 3) (Version 6) (4 Credits)
Prepare and bake basic cakes, sponges and scones in a commercial kitchen

Unit Standard 13293 (Level 3) (Version 6) (6 Credits)
Prepare and cook basic vegetable dishes in a commercial kitchen

Unit Standard 13282 (Level 3) (Version 6) (2 Credits)
Prepare, assemble, and present complex sandwiches for a service in a commercial kitchen.

For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).

Applications are to be received from participating schools.

Recommended school subjects include:

  • English
  • Home Economics
  • Technology

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

Not applicable

This programme is part of a suite of 'Academy' programmes offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school. Gain practical experience and NCEA Credits.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL Academy Cookery Programme, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school. 

Cost
Fees-free when criteria are met. 

Transport
Transport assistance is available if you meet the criteria.

Attendance expectations
Learners must maintain appropriate attendance at both secondary school and Academy to remain enrolled in the Academy Programme.

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