New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Gain advanced baking knowledge and skills and prepare for technical or managerial roles in the baking industry with the New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5) at Manukau Institute of Technology.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced baking knowledge and skills
Master advanced baking techniques, technologies, and methods used in modern commercial and boutique bakeries.
Bakery leadership and team management
Develop and apply team leadership skills, including planning staff rosters and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational policies.
Bakery product design and specialist production
Apply concepts of bakery product design, including research and presentation of complex decorative baked products and specialist large-scale production.
What You're Signing Up For
Take your career in baking to new heights and move from a baker to a bakery manager with this industry-leading qualification. Learn to manage commercial and boutique bakeries, lead teams, design bakery businesses, and gain practical experience through an industry placement. This hands-on diploma includes modules in new baking technologies, large-scale production, quality assurance, bakery product design, and business principles relevant to bakery operations.
Course Content
- New approaches to baking technologies and techniques
- Bakery product design and decorative product presentation
- Specialist baking and large-scale bakery operations
- Practical team leadership skills in a bakery
- Production and quality assurance of baked goods
- Bakery business design and management principles
- Industry placement in commercial and boutique bakeries
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Baking Level 4 (Craft or Generalist) or relevant industry experience (CV, references, discussion required)
English language proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band lower than 5) or equivalent for international students
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Manufacturing
Baking
Food Service
Future employment opportunities might be
Bakery specialist
Bakery business owner