The UCOL Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 3 helps learners refine skills in cooking pasta, egg, vegetable, rice, meat, fish, pastry and dessert dishes. It includes applying food safety practices within professional food establishments. The programme is designed for secondary school learners aged 16+ and delivered over 2026, with classes twice weekly. It provides 60 credits at Level 3 and is fees-free for eligible domestic students. Upon completion, learners can pursue further study or careers in the culinary and hospitality industries.

Course Content

• Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13314, 4 Credits)

• Demonstrate knowledge and apply food safety practices in a food-related establishment (Unit Standard 27955, 5 Credits)

• Prepare and cook basic vegetable dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13293, 6 Credits)

• Apply standard operating procedures and code of conduct in service delivery workplace (Unit Standard 27929, 5 Credits)

• Prepare and cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13316, 3 Credits)

• Prepare, cook and present rice and farinaceous dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13315, 6 Credits)

• Apply health, safety and security practices to work role in service delivery (Unit Standard 27927, 5 Credits)

• Prepare and cook basic pastry dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13322, 4 Credits)

• Prepare and produce basic hot and cold dessert items in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13310, 5 Credits)

• Interact with staff, managers and customers to provide service delivery outcomes (Unit Standard 27928, 5 Credits)

• Prepare and cook basic meat dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13288, 8 Credits)

• Prepare and cook basic fish dishes in a commercial kitchen (Unit Standard 13304, 4 Credits)