
The food and hospitality sector is one of the largest employers in the world and it continues to grow. It offers diverse employment opportunities and good career progression into senior roles. It’s also one of the best sectors to get into if you want to combine work and travel.
Study Pathways
Ara offers a range of certificates and diplomas in food and hospitality, plus degree and post graduate qualifications in business with specialisations in hospitality management and event management.
Programmes
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Cookery & Restaurant Service Skills Level 3
Programme code: Gain cooking skills for further study or employment, while you're still at school. |
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Cookery Level 3
Programme code: Gain cooking skills for further study or employment, while you're still at school. |
level3 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeCertificate | sortOrder1050 | Food_and_hospitality |
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Introduction to Cookery & Restaurant Service Skills Level 2
Programme code: Take the first steps towards a career in the dynamic world of hospitality. |
level2 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeCertificate | sortOrder1050 | Food_and_hospitality |
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Hospitality Cookery & Beverage Level 2
Programme code: Prepare for a career in hospitality by gaining a foundation of essential basic skills. |
level2 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeCertificate | sortOrder1050 | Food_and_hospitality |
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Hospitality Supported Learning Level 1
Programme code: Gain practical skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in the hospitality sector. |
level1 | ProgrammeIsOfTypeTrainingScheme |
Service Industries (Food and Beverage) Training

Programme Code: G21082 Level: 3 Credits: 30 Starts: February
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) (DE)

Programme Code: NZ2100 Level: 3 Credits: 61 Starts: February
Introduction to Cookery and Restaurant Service Skills

Programme Code: NCEP4T Level: 2 Credits: 29 Starts: February
New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery and Beverage)

Programme Code: NZ2108 Level: 2 Credits: 41 Starts: March
Hospitality Supported Learning (Level 1)

Programme Code: G21080 Level: 1 Credits: 29 Starts: February