Study baking and patisserie
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 1 year (32 teaching weeks), 3 days per week plus industry placement.
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Start dates
February, May, July, October
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Qualification
New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5)Programme code: NZ1844 -
Credits
120 -
Locations
MIT Ōtara
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Domestic fees
$7,500 (approx.)
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International fees
This programme is for domestic students only. Please see the International Diploma in Baking.
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Youth Guarantee (fees-free*)
Not available -
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*)
Not available
Programme highlights
Take your career in baking to new heights and go from baker to bakery manager with this industry-leading qualification.
You will learn how to manage commercial and boutique bakeries.
You could lead a team in baking thousands of loaves of bread every day for a big food manufacturer. Or, realise your dream of opening your own boutique bakery or café.
Includes 210 hours of industry placement from commercial to boutique bakeries.
Prior to enrolling it is required that you have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 4) or have recognition of prior learning and evidence of work experience.
Entry requirements
General
- New Zealand Certificate in Baking Level 4 (Craft or Generalist) or:
- industry experience. (Industry experience will be assessed on supplied CV, references and discussion).
International students: English language entry requirements
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/
Provisional entry
Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.
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Programme structure
You will need to complete the below seven courses (120 credits):
471.504 New approaches to baking technologies and techniques (15 credits)
Apply the knowledge you have gained in your studies to explore the application of new approaches, techniques and technologies in the baking industry.
471.506 Bakery product design (15 credits)
Explore the concepts behind producing decorative products; present a complex celebration cake based on your own research and design.
471.507 Specialist baking (15 credits)
Learn how to produce bakery items on a large scale – explore the planning required to ensure efficient operations when working with large scale operations.
471.508 Practical team leadership skills in a bakery (15 credits)
Develop team leadership skills in bakery production and retail areas and planning operational activities; plan and implement bakery staff rosters; lead individuals and teams to achieve a pre-determined goal; and ensure personal and bakery team compliance with safe food handling, personal hygiene, and occupational health and safety practices.
472.505 Production and quality assurance of baked goods (15 credits)
In this course, you will learn how to identify, analyse and correct faults in baked products as well as how to evaluate the success of corrective measures applied to the new baked products.
472.506 Bakery business design (15 credits)
Learn about business principles of bakery design and management.
472.507 Baking industry placement (15 credits)
Spend 105 hours working in a commercial baking environment with a food safety programme in place, applying advanced baking knowledge and skills and techniques developed in the production of baked goods to industry standards.
472.508 Specialist baking industry placement (15 credits)
Work in a commercial baking environment with a food safety programme in place, applying advanced baking knowledge and skills to produce a range of specialist bakery products in a craft or plant baking environment.
Career opportunities
Bakery specialist, bakery business owner or bakery supervisor. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.
Ready to secure your future?
Information is correct as at 5 November 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2023 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2023 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2023 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.