Safe and Healthy Cooking A Training Scheme

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates
No start dates are currently available. Register to be informed when new dates are added.
Total credits

20
Fees

Zero fees

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 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

NE4854

This programme will offer a safe, happy, vibrant and nurturing learning environment.

Get creative in the kitchen. Learn about the food pyramid, measuring ingredients, storing foods, and safety in the kitchen. You’ll be whipping up simple, delicious meals for yourself, friends and whānau in no time!

Community Living Skills is inclusive and based on the philosophy that anyone has a right to learn and to reach their potential by progressing their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this Training Scheme.

As there are no formal entry criteria, all applicants are interviewed before being accepted on to the Training Schemes. Because of the nature of the interview and the information considered, interviewees are encouraged to have whanau and/or professional support and the interviewing panel consists of at least one tutor with specific expertise in teaching people with intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties.

Decisions made in the interview process revolve around motivation to participate in the course, interpersonal behaviour and ensuring the programme can meet the individual needs of the learners given the scope of support that is available. A decision on acceptance or non-acceptance will be made after the interview and the learner or their support party will be notified.

At this interview, the following information would be sought:

Age and maturity
Motivational level
The benefits of the learner attending the programme
The needs of the learner while attending the programme

English Language Requirements

Those students whose first language is not English will have:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of 5 is required (with no band less than 5) issued within the last 2 years or equivalent.