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. As part of the programme you will take part in work placements at local cafés and bakeries as well as being involved in running your own bakery shop through 'Visions Pantry'. In order to undertake this programme you must be physically able to work safely in a commercial bakery environment. Programme structure To complete this Certificate you are required to complete a minimum total of 120 credits. To be a full time student you need to maintain a workload of 120 credits per year. We recommend you talk with us to ensure you choose electives to benefit your future career. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This qualification gives you all the skills you will need to start your career working in craft bakeries, cake shops, cafes and factory plant operations. You may choose to work overseas at international hotel chains or in the cruise ship industry with this qualification. STUDY PATHWAYS Further your qualification with complementary programmes such as the National Diploma in Hospitality Management or gain general business skills for a bakery setting with the New Zealand Diploma in Business or the Bachelor of Applied Management. Additional industry based study qualifications are available and include: New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) Level 5 (Patisserie Strand)