Certificate in New Zealand Food Knowledge: From Local to Global (Micro-Credential)
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
Explore New Zealand's food heritage, production systems, export growth, and ingredient diversity in hospitality, in a 10-evening micro-credential program accredited by NZQA and offered both online and on campus.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
New Zealand School of Food and Wine, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 week
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse New Zealand's food systems
Gain an understanding of how food products in New Zealand are developed, from agricultural origins through to technological innovation and marketing.
Evaluate growth and export of New Zealand food
Assess the factors and systems responsible for the growth of New Zealand's food export market.
Understand ingredient development in hospitality
Explore the evolution and diversity of ingredients and food products used in professional kitchens within New Zealand.
What You're Signing Up For
This micro-credential explores the rich heritage of New Zealand as a food producing nation. It includes analysis of the country's food systems, the growth of export markets, and the evolving diversity of ingredients in New Zealand's hospitality sector. The course covers agricultural practices, technological innovation, trade agreements, marketing strategies, and contemporary issues such as sustainability and the influence of marketing on consumer food choices. Learners will examine local and international case studies and develop a more detailed understanding of food product development within both local and global contexts.
Course Content
- Foundations and growth of New Zealand food exports
- Development of ingredients and food products used in professional kitchens
- Analysis of New Zealand food systems
- Agricultural practices and technological innovation
- International trade agreements related to food
- Marketing strategies in food exports and hospitality
- Contemporary issues in New Zealand food systems
- Case studies on local and international food industries
- Influences on food choices in communities
- Power of marketing on consumer decisions
- Sustainable food practices and consumer choice
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Food Exports
Future employment opportunities might be
Hospitality sector roles involving food curation
Food export businesses
Professional kitchens