New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Gain essential practical skills for the bar and café sector with a hands-on qualification, including work experience in real hospitality environments.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 17 weeks
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Understand food and beverage service operations
Describe and apply basic service operations in the food and beverage sector to meet industry requirements.
Develop practical hospitality skills
Gain practical work-ready skills for front-line service roles in cafés and bars, including real and simulated work experience.
Apply health and safety protocols
Identify and manage safety risks in commercial kitchen and café environments following Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations.
What You're Signing Up For
This hands-on programme prepares students for an entry-level role in the hospitality industry, focusing on the bar and café sector. Learners gain essential food and beverage service skills through applied learning in on-site cafes and restaurants, as well as an industry work experience placement. The programme is designed to provide real-world experience and work-ready skills, covering professional front-of-house service, customer communication, food preparation, and beverage operations.
Course Content
- Professional café and bar service including counter and table service
- Basic food preparation
- Cocktail and bar service
- Barista skills
- Customer service and communication
- Work experience placement in the hospitality industry
- Health and safety practices for cafe/bar environments
What you need to know first
Open entry
International students individually assessed for readiness
If English is not first language: NZ University Entrance or IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or approved alternatives
Parental consent required for learners under 18 (due to alcohol-related training)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Food and beverage attendant
Entry-level positions in cafés, bars, and restaurants
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