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Chef's Starter Kete

An introduction to the culinary world.

Level 3 12 credits 8 weeks NZQA Cat 1
Chef's Starter Kete
This course is for groups, schools & employers — individuals can request their organisation get in touch.
NZQA Level
3
Credits
12
Duration
8 weeks
Learning
Theory
Delivery
Correspondence

Overview

Learners explore key culinary terms, food-safety principles, and contamination-control methods required under the Food Act 2014. They gain an understanding of ingredients, preparation methods, and safe kitchen practice — forming a strong base for further hospitality training.

What you'll learn

This course delivers the following NZQA unit standards — 12 credits in total. Every unit is reported to NZQA on successful completion.

UnitCreditsStandard
184978 crDemonstrate knowledge of culinary products and terms
1684 crDemonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business

What you'll be able to do

By the end of this course you'll be able to:

Who it's for

Aspiring kitchen and culinary staff.

How you'll learn & what it costs

This course is delivered to groups, schools and workplaces only.

For groups & schools

We bring the tutor and materials to your workplace, school or community venue anywhere in NZ, and issue one invoice for the whole group. Get in touch and we'll confirm dates, numbers and pricing for your group.

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What's included

Common questions

Is this an NZQA-recognised course?
Yes. ITS is an NZQA Category 1 provider (#7837) — the highest rating in New Zealand. On completion we report your unit standards directly to NZQA.
How do I pay?
After you enrol or enquire and we confirm your place, you'll receive a secure online payment link — pay by card in a couple of clicks. Group and employer bookings receive a single invoice with 14-day terms.
What's included?
All learning and assessment materials, marking, an e-certificate on completion, NZQA reporting where applicable, and one free re-sit if you need it. Prices are excl. GST, per person.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes — face-to-face and live online are delivered to groups, and we bring everything to your workplace, school or marae anywhere in NZ. Talk to our Student Success Team on 0800 464 487.

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