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.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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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.

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Food safety knowledge

Understand and apply food safety standards and procedures.

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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)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Food & Beverage

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Barista

  • Host/Cashier

  • Waiter/Waitress

  • Catering Assistant

  • Bartender/Mixologist