Level 3 Hospitality

Level 3 Hospitality – (Full Year Course – Vocational Pathway)

If you are serious about a future in the food and hospitality industry, this course is for you! Level 3 Hospitality is a practical, hands-on course designed to prepare you for real-world food service roles in places like restaurants, cafes, hotels, and hospitals.

This is a vocational pathway, not a university-approved course. It focuses on industry-based unit standards, giving you the skills, knowledge, and experience to go straight into the workforce or continue training in the hospitality field.

What Will You Learn and Do?

Get Real Industry Experience

• Prepare and serve food to real paying customers

• Work under tight timeframes that reflect real kitchen environments

• Learn to manage your time, follow instructions, and meet hospitality standards

Cook and Bake Independently

• Develop your skills in advanced baking and food preparation

• Learn how to make complex sandwiches, sweet and savoury baked goods

• Prepare and present a range of dishes to a professional standard

Hot Beverages and Customer Service

• Train on a commercial espresso machine

• Learn how to make barista-quality coffee and other hot drinks

• Practice good customer service and presentation skills

What Makes This Course Different?

• Highly practical – perfect for learners who prefer hands-on work

• Vocational focus – ideal if you’re heading straight into the workforce or trades

• Real experience – serve real customers and learn what it’s like to work in a real kitchen

• Covers unit standards – assessments are based on NZQA hospitality standards, not academic exams

• A great alternative to academic Food Technology, which focuses on product development and research