Gain the essential skills you need for a successful career as a professional baker with this industry focussed programme. By completing this programme you will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4. During your studies you will learn how to produce a range of bakery products, including biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries. You will also learn all the basic principles of bakery science, quality management, health and safety and hygiene standards required for the commercial baking industry.

The New Zealand School of Food & Wine is the only Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) authorized provider in New Zealand offering a 32-week classroom-based teaching program. This intensive program offers hospitality professionals or wine enthusiasts an NZQA Accredited Level 6 Diploma alongside the internationally recognized WSET qualifications.

Are you passionate about food and creating culinary experiences? If you're interested in a career in the food industry, this course provides a great start. You will cultivate specialised culinary techniques and creative skills. Learn all about the sensory experiences behind specific ingredients. Get to develop your business knowledge and look at developing new products.

On completion of the Global Diploma in Professional Cookery and the associated industry hours, the holder can be awarded the Worldchef Certified Commis Chef badge. This means they are a professional cook who has experience of working in a food service operation. They are part of a kitchen brigade and responsible for performing a variety of cooking and baking tasks, under the supervision of a professional chef.

Learn English (elementary to advanced) while also developing your Barista skills. EMS employs an experienced barista trainer, and training takes place at our Gold Wolf Café on campus. Trainee Baristas provide coffee for EMS staff and students, and also to other residents of our building, on a daily basis. Wellington is famous for its coffee, and there are plenty of opportunities for work in the sector.

This program will build on your foundation to work in a professional kitchen; you will then concentrate on French cuisine principles and a thorough grounding in culinary arts. Speed, accuracy, and consistency are characteristics that you will develop, and as your confidence grows, you learn to correct your mistakes, adjust seasoning and enjoy experimenting with flavors.

The Graduate Diploma in Wine Science (GDWSci) is designed for future winemakers and assistant winemakers, winery technical staff, senior cellar staff, winery enterprise managers and other specialised staff such as a technical supplier. This qualification provides a comprehensive coverage of winemaking, wine science, chemistry and wine palate development plus an intensive introduction to viticulture to round out your knowledge.

Massey University holds two-day brewing courses in both April and November. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to brewing, including malts, hops, yeast and the process of making good beers. You'll also design and brew two beers as part of the course using our 200L microbrewery. Enrolments are accepted throughout the year for these courses. Numbers are limited to 18 people per course.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines gives a broad overview of the world of wines. Each class focuses on specific subjects and always includes the opportunity to taste related wines. The course is taught over three days, and upon completion of classes on the third day, students sit a one-hour, 50 questions multiple choice closed book exam.

On completion of the Advanced Global Diploma in Professional Cookery and the associated industry hours, the holder can be awarded the Worldchef Certified Chef de Partie badge. This means they are an experienced professional chef working under the direction of a sous chef or a head chef. Within this role the individual is responsible for operating one or more designated sections in the kitchen, such as grill, sauce section, larder and/or pastry section.

The Diploma is the highest course level offered by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. It is an internationally recognized professional qualification, with just over 1,800 students per year taking the course.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Spirits covers spirits and liqueurs' main categories. It examines the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Throughout the course, you’ll develop analytical tasting skills while exploring the use of spirits in cocktails.