
Study culinary and advance your skills as a chef
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
Specialise in cookery
Programme highlights
Take your culinary career to the next level and become a chef with the skills to plan a menu and lead a team in a professional kitchen.
Develop your understanding of restaurant management by learning how to plan, develop and cost menus, and manage staff.
Learn how to source the best ingredients to produce world-class dishes and test out your hands-on skills in our purpose-built kitchen.
You will also get real-world experience on work placements in restaurants.
With the industry adapting, this qualification and experience can help you to stand out and be in higher demand for roles as a qualified chef in a restaurant, hotel or the catering and events industry.
Key facts
Start month(s) |
February, May, July, October |
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Study location(s) |
MIT Ōtara |
Level | 5 |
Domestic fees |
$7,000 (approx.) |
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Programme code | NZ2102 |
Duration |
Full-time for 1 year (32 teaching weeks), part-time available. |
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Study method |
Full-time, Part-time |
Credits | 120 |
International fees | This programme is for domestic students only. Please see the International Diploma in Cookery. |
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Qualification leads to |
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with strands in Cookery, and Patisserie |
Study culinary at Manukau Institute of Technology

Key information for students
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
Entry requirements | ||
Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: a) Successful completion of NZ2101 (New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4); or b) Equivalent to the above Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements for a programme may also be eligible to enrol in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the Head of Hospitality and Tourism. 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-internationalstudents/ | |
Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 1 Year | |
Tuition fees | Annual | Total qualification |
Student fees
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Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
$6,930 | $6,930 |
Government tuition subsidy
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Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$10,758 | $10,758 |
Total
[?]
Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
$17,688 | $17,688 |
Compulsory student services fee | ||
Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
Student success | ||
Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | 97% | |
National graduate outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | $44,000 | |
Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | $37,000 - $51,000 | |
In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 66% | |
In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 14% | |
On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 1% | |
Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
Information is correct as at 12 August 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 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 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 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. 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 Limited 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.