NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
NZSE
Skill up for entry-level roles in hospitality with practical, hands-on learning in food and beverage service. Choose from pathways including Café and Barista, Functions & Buffet, Quick Service & Restaurant, or Bar Service.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
New Lynn, Auckland
It will take a total of 17 weeks


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Basic hospitality service skills
Learn to provide effective food and beverage service in various hospitality settings.

Food safety knowledge
Understand and apply food safety standards and procedures.

Professional communication
Develop communication skills appropriate for frontline hospitality roles.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) at NZSE prepares students for entry-level roles in New Zealand's hospitality industry. Delivered in a lively classroom environment with purpose-built facilities, the programme offers four pathways allowing students to specialise in fields such as café and barista services, functions and buffet services, quick service and restaurant services, or bar service. It includes courses on food safety and professional hospitality communication, with practical work placement hours. The programme supports domestic and international students and includes an interview process to assess suitability.
Course Content
- Hospitality food safety
- Professional communication in hospitality
- Café and Barista Services pathway (60 credits)
- Functions & Buffet Services pathway (60 credits)
- Quick Service & Restaurant Services pathway (60 credits)
- Bar Service pathway (40 credits) including LCQ qualification
- 30 hours work placement
What you need to know first
Recommendation to have NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent
English language competence sufficient for study and assessment in English
Interview with Course Advisor to determine eligibility and suitability
Access to a laptop/desktop with internet and minimum 10 inch screen (device specifications available from Course Advisor)

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage

Future employment opportunities might be
Barista
Host/Cashier
Waiter/Waitress
Catering Assistant
Bartender/Mixologist


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