The focus of the programme is the preparation and service of French classical and contemporary cuisine or patisserie 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 work flow 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.
Key InformationDuration: 9 Months (3x 10 week terms) Price: NZD $20,000/ per year 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 maybe 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) |
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.
The following outlines the key knowledge, skills, attitudes and values graduates will have when they successfully complete this programme:
Le Cordon Bleu Wellington has given me the best 9 months of my life. My experience under the watchful eyes of the highly regarded Chefs here has not only been rewarding, challenging but most of all has confirmed my passion for all things culinary. I have been taught a number of invaluable skills that will stay with me forever.
The variety of I loved studying at Le Cordon Bleu because of the variety of nationalities within my class. Le Cordon Bleu has a very high level of standards and is highly respected in the culinary industry and throughout the world, which gives every student a higher chance to travel the world as a chef. I really enjoyed how they marked every lesson it made every day important, so it forced me to push myself.
Knowing that Le Cordon Bleu is one of the most prestigious culinary schools in the world I was excited to find out that Le Cordon Bleu was opening in the Heart of New Zealand, Wellington. Studying at Le Cordon Bleu for 9 months as a cuisine student was an awesome experience. I was able to learn many cooking techniques, be taught by highly experienced chef tutors and even assist celebrity chefs during ‘Wellington on a Plate.’
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