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Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 4)
- Qualification
- Certificate
- NZQF level
- 4
- Duration
- 19 weeks full-time
- Indicative fees
- NZ$13,650/yr
- Location
- UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold: 40 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits, OR New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3), OR a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or recognised equivalent. Special and discretionary admissions available for those 20+ or under 20 not meeting general entry requirements.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)
“International applicants are required to have an IELTS (General or Academic) score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.”
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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with UCOL — Universal College of Learning before applying.