Introduction to Professional Cookery (Level 3)
About the programme
This Year 3 programme will allow you to further develop your cooking skills in a commercial environment. You will learn how to blend ingredients and flavours, and master mouth-watering local and international dishes along with delicious hot and cold desserts. These skills will include a variety of cooking methods along with plating and serving.
Vocational pathway: Service sector
Programme code: WTA007
Programme modules: Cookery
NCEA level: Level 3
Criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA must still attend secondary school and keep up with normal school work. The unit standards achieved at the WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1, 2, or 3.
Number of credits: 26
Duration of programme: 31 weeks
Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.
Location: Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton.
Cost: Free to the student.
Transport: To be arranged with your school and covered by WTA (if applicable).
Further details: Waikato Trades Academy or www.youthguarantee.net.nz.
Contacts: You must enrol through your school. Please see your careers advisor.
Programme content
| Unit Standard | Title | Version | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30818 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery in a commercial kitchen | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 13343 | Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition in commercial catering | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| 13310 | Prepare and produce basic hot and cold dessert items in a commercial kitchen | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| 13293 | Prepare and cook basic vegetable dishes in a commercial kitchen | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Total NZQA Credits | 26 | |||
