Food Safety

1–2 Days

Get all aspects of food safety covered!

This certificate of achievement is great for those entering the world of food preparation; it covers aspects of food safety such as, critical limits and temperature controls, contamination prevention, HACCP and safe storage.

Closed toe shoes and full length trousers are to be worn to ensure health and safety requirements are met.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to understand follow, and respond to instructions given in English.
  • be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

Intakes & Applications

Dates & Bookings

Payment is to be made prior to the course commencement. Student loans are not available for short awards.

This programme is not open to international students.

Youth Guarantee Fund*

If you are aged 16 to 24, you could study for FREE as part of the government's Youth Guarantee fund. To qualify for the Youth Guarantee fund, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Complete an application for a course that is covered by the Youth Guarantee fund.
  • Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be 16 to 24 years old at the time the course starts. Learners who are 15 years old and hold Ministry approved early leaving exemption from their school may also be eligible. This exemption must be in place before the course starts.

Priority places will be given to students who:

  • have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 2; or
  • have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification through a Youth Guarantee provision programme.

All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status is required. Programme entry criteria may apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact Studylink for more information.

Short Award: Food Safety
Whangārei
Short Award: Food Safety
Short Award: Food Safety
Apprentice Restaurant, 51 Raumanga Valley Road, Whangārei
Dates:
,
June 16, 2023
June 23, 2023
Dates:
Available to start at regular intervals throughout the year.
Delivery:
Short Course
Part Time
or
only.
Full Time
only.
.
Short Course
Price:
Fees:
$110
(2023)
| Fees Free with Youth Guarantee*
International
International Fees:
$857
(2023)
Class full

This class runs on Friday 16 and 23 June.

Proudly delivered in partnership with
.
Short Award: Food Safety
Whangārei
Short Award: Food Safety
Short Award: Food Safety
Apprentice Restaurant, 51 Raumanga Valley Road, Whangārei
Dates:
,
November 17, 2023
November 24, 2023
Dates:
Available to start at regular intervals throughout the year.
Delivery:
Short Course
Part Time
or
only.
Full Time
only.
.
Short Course
Price:
Fees:
$110
(2023)
| Fees Free with Youth Guarantee*
International
International Fees:
$857
(2023)
Class full

This class runs on Friday 17 and 24 November.

Proudly delivered in partnership with
.
Proudly delivered in partnership with
.

All fees are in New Zealand Dollars and are approximate only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Unless otherwise stated, the fees shown are for domestic students only. For programmes longer than one academic year in duration, the fees quoted are for the first year. Final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study.

Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. See our full Terms and conditions.

Additional Information

About Te Pūkenga

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). From 1 October 2022, all references to NorthTec or Northland Polytechnic on this website (and any documentation linked through this website) need to be read as references to Te Pūkenga and its NorthTec business division.

Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network. This will give learners more choices and flexibility in what, where, and how they learn.

Existing NorthTec ākonga (learners) will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga automatically in the same qualification and will continue to learn in the same way, in the same place, with the same people.

Learners should note that all programmes offered across Te Pūkenga are under review to ensure they are portable, consistent and aligned with the needs of industry and may be changed. Where there are changes to programmes that you have applied to enrol in, you will be notified of these changes.

Key Information for students - Qualification Information from the NZ Government.
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