Food & Beverage
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Start your professional journey in hospitality with this foundational programme covering food service, basic cookery, barista skills, customer service, and accommodation operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 17 weeks

Gain knowledge of the different career opportunities and understand how departments interact and communicate to provide effective service.

Provide café service, make barista coffee, and prepare and serve basic beverages.

Understand and perform key front of house, reception, and accommodation services tasks.
This Level 3 certificate prepares students for entry-level roles across the hospitality sector. Learners will build skills in café and barista service, food and beverage preparation, front of house roles, reception and accommodation services, and customer service. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience across industry departments to make informed choices about career pathways within hospitality.
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 Literacy credits
10 NCEA Level 1 Numeracy credits

Hospitality
Food and Beverage Services
Customer Service
Accommodation Services

Entry level and junior positions in cafes
Hotels
Food & Beverage
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Start your professional journey in hospitality with this foundational programme covering food service, basic cookery, barista skills, customer service, and accommodation operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 17 weeks

Gain knowledge of the different career opportunities and understand how departments interact and communicate to provide effective service.

Provide café service, make barista coffee, and prepare and serve basic beverages.

Understand and perform key front of house, reception, and accommodation services tasks.
This Level 3 certificate prepares students for entry-level roles across the hospitality sector. Learners will build skills in café and barista service, food and beverage preparation, front of house roles, reception and accommodation services, and customer service. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience across industry departments to make informed choices about career pathways within hospitality.
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 Literacy credits
10 NCEA Level 1 Numeracy credits

Hospitality
Food and Beverage Services
Customer Service
Accommodation Services

Entry level and junior positions in cafes
Hotels
Or equivalent
Restaurants
Catering companies
Other food and beverage service and customer service businesses
Or equivalent
Restaurants
Catering companies
Other food and beverage service and customer service businesses