Diplôme Avancé Culinaire

Overview

The focus of the programme is the preparation and service of French classical and contemporary cuisine dishes using advanced classical and contemporary French techniques and theoretical knowledge. Diplôme Avancé Culinaire students will gain valuable live and real-time experience whilst preparing a dégustation menu during Brasserie week. Additional theoretical subjects are studied alongside practical classes in the first two terms and this knowledge is then applied during the Internship in the final term. Theory subjects outline the importance of planning and monitoring workflow and supplies in a commercial kitchen and the management of operating procedures and compliance requirements for operational roles. Also included is the theory of selecting and applying staffing strategies to meet performance targets and the management of staff relationships for operational roles.

4 intakes per year: January, April, July, September

Key Information

Duration: 9 Months (3x 10-week terms)

Price: NZD $25,000 per year (Subject to change)

Fees Include: All Ingredients, Course Materials, Exams, Graduation

Hours per week: Approximately 22 hours

Entry Requirements: Diplôme de Cuisine Achieved, NZQF L4 qualification in a similar or related field. OR Equivalent personal, practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. (Please note a practical assessment may be required on site in New Zealand). Plus a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5. 17+ years (no upper age limit)

Course Structure

The programme of study requires completion of 120 credits over three 10 week periods. Please refer to graduation criteria for more details.

Assessment

The programme of study uses a variety of assessment techniques including but not limited to Progress tests of practical skills, summative practical tests, and summative theory tests, examinations, reports, and presentations.

Internship

The Internship occurs in the final ten-week term of the programme. The Career Management department partners with the student to identify and secure appropriate work experience in a commercial environment in New Zealand or overseas. The Career Management department prepares the student throughout the second term for the Internship and also outlines the assessment requirements of the placement. Internship placement is a minimum of 200 hours (20 hours per week for 10 weeks).

The Internship enables the student to apply their learning, to further develop their skills, to gain in-depth knowledge of the industry and to develop professional networks. This provides a platform for students to link directly with industry and to enhance their employment opportunities.

To learn more about our courses please Download the brochure.

What Qualification will I Gain

The following outlines the key knowledge, skills, attitudes and values graduates will have when they successfully complete this programme:

• Select and apply staffing strategies to meet performance targets.
• Plan and monitor work-flow and supplies in a commercial kitchen.
• Manage operating procedures and compliance requirements for operational roles.
• Manage staff relationships for operational roles.
• Plan and produce a broad range of larder dishes employing advanced preparation, cookery and presentation
• techniques.
• Plan and produce a broad range of meat, poultry and fish dishes employing advanced preparation, cookery and
• presentation techniques.
• Plan, develop and design advanced dishes and menus suitable for implementation in a commercial hospitality
• environment.

Term Dates and Prices

2018

• Apr 9, 2018 - Dec 14, 2018 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00
• Jul 9, 2018 - Mar 22, 2019 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00
• Oct 8, 2018 - Jun 21, 2019 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00

2019

• Jan 14, 2019 - Sep 13, 2019 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00
• Apr 8, 2019 - Dec 6, 2019 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00
• Jul 8, 2019 - Mar 20, 2020 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00
• Sep 30, 2019 - Jun 19, 2020 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00

2020

• Jan 13, 2020 - Sep 18, 2020 (Standard, in English) NZD 25,000.00
• Apr 6, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020 (Standard, in English, English) NZD 25,000.00

How to Apply

1. If you are interested in studying with us, please prepare the below document and email them to enrol@cordonbleu.edu

i. Completed and signed application/enrolment form, Download Here

ii. Certified copy of your passport or birth certificate

iii. English proficiency result if English is not your first language (we can organize internal English test for you with our English Language Partner schools if you have not yet taken an International English test, this only applies to students that are already in New Zealand)

2. We will assess your application and if you are accepted we will send you an "Offer of Place” (This includes Payment Details) and our "Term and Conditions"

3. Upon receiving our offer Pack documents, please make tuition fees paid to secure your place of study.

4. We will issue you an official receipt once we have received your fee payment. You will need to use the receipt and "offer of place" to apply for a student visa at your local New Zealand Embassy or High Commission.

5. Book your trip, accommodation and purchase medical and travel insurance.

6. You will receive a “Pre-departure Pack” closer to the course start date which provides you with details regarding orientation.

Important information about New Zealand Visa

If your course is less than 12 weeks long, you will only need a visitor visa to come to New Zealand. If you plan to study for more than 12 weeks you’ll need to apply for a student visa.

For more details visit New Zealand Immigration website: http://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to-apply/visas