The Heretaunga College School of Hospitality offers a full-time practical and theory based course aimed at developing real world applicable skills for the Hospitality Industry. Students are fully immersed in a commercial kitchen and café environment, running the school café and reputable catering service, whilst developing the essential skills required for a future in the Hospitality Industry or ongoing tertiary studies.
This programme is an alternative to other tertiary level programmes on offer in the Wellington region. Based in the Hutt Valley this full time programme is taught for the entirety of the academic school year and runs on an alternate timetable from the rest of the school. The course offers 60 compulsory Level 3 credits with some optional additional Level 2 and 3 credits available.
Content covered includes, but not limited to:
Opportunities
A unique element to the School of Hospitality programme is the student’s ability to gain relevant and compelling work experience in a commercial kitchen and café environment each and every day. Unlike other tertiary courses, students learn in a fully functional commercial environment with real time pressure, customer expectations and profit margins. This enables students to develop successful work ethics and behaviours which will benefit them once they enter the industry.
How much does it cost?
Students will also need to invest in Front of House and Kitchen uniforms which can be purchased from the House of Knives in Petone, Lower Hutt. This is a professional grade uniform which differs from the rest of the school. A full list of uniform requirements is supplied with the information packs on request.
Who we are after:
The unique nature of the course requires applicants to be committed individuals who have a positive can do attitude and sound work ethic. Applicants over the age of 16 years who have Hospitality or Food Technology experience and are wanting to pursue a future in the Hospitality, a passion for food, good interpersonal skills, positive behaviour and a sound work ethic are who we are after.
This programme is ideal for senior secondary school students, school leavers or returning students interested in completing a Tertiary Level programme within a functional training café environment.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the school to see the facilities and the current students in action. There are limited numbers available for the 2021 intake therefore a selection process will take place to determine applicant suitability. For further information about the course, including application details and information packs please feel free to contact Deidre Leith 04 9399370 leithd@heretaunga.school.nz.
