New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Nelson:

17 February 2025

14 July 2025
Study options

Full-time
Length

19 weeks including 2 weeks study break
Total credits

60
Fees

2025: $3,960 plus $130 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2024; $2.05 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2104

Kick-start your career in Hospitality with real-world learning.

It’s time to get your hands on all the equipment that makes this industry fun. Whether you’re behind the bar shaking up a mocktail, building your barista skills, or learning confidence in customer service, you’ll leave this programme feeling like you’re on the right track.

Hospitality 1470x980px v3 — Students get hands-on experience at the on-campus restaurant, Rata Room.

Real-world experiences you will love

Right from the start, you’ll be learning about the logistics of great service both to the customers at your tables, and to the team of chef’s you’re supporting.

Located on the Nelson campus, the Rata Room will give you a first glimpse of what it’s like to be a part of a popular café and restaurant service by the end of the year.

We’ll make sure you learn how to problem-solve and calmly work through everyday hospitality situations so you can confidently go to work in the industry, and, will ensure you also have the opportunity to get out and enjoy some work experience.

Learning while you're earning

NMIT's Hospitality and Tourism programmes are created with the intention to support our local industry.

This means not only are your classes timed to allow you to get some work experience, but also allow you the peak industry hours to work.

Start positioning yourself in the industry

Throughout the year you will get some great opportunities to support events and you will be encouraged to get out and get some work experience too.

Not only will your work experience open you up to the Nelson network of establishments, but may give you the opportunity for a job over the summer months.

Graduates of this programme will be able to use their barista and table service skills in licensed and unlicensed food and beverage outlets.

Build yourself up further

Upon graduation, this qualification will enable you to work in a supervisory role in a range of hospitality establishments and establish you as a leader who can effectively communicate with a team and monitor and maintain operating procedures.

Book a chat with one of our friendly study navigators(external link) today, and we'll start you on your journey.

Entry requirements

General Admission

Open Entry, if the delegated authority at the campus/site is satisfied that the applicant has the capability to complete the requirements of the programme.

English language requirements

All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.

International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.(external link)

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