Institutions & Courses Crown Institute of Studies Courses
Certificate in International Hospitality - Food and Beverage Service
This course is available at the following Crown Institute of Studies campuses:

Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with 1.3 million people.

Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with 1.3 million people.
Course content
Topics Include:
Crown induction programme
Study skills
Employment law
Personal presentation
Commercial food costs and portion control
Food and beverage stock control
Food safety and hazards
Sale of Liquor Act
Host responsibility
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
New Zealand wines and wine producers
Viticulture
Wine making and wine evaluation
Imported wines
Liqueurs and hot alcoholic beverages
Cocktails
Beer service, heritage, styles and flavours
Nutrition
Introduction to food and beverage management
International menu knowledge
Culinary products and terms
Matching food and beverage
International menu knowledge
Barista and coffee modules
Food service styles and menu types
Reservations for food and beverage service
Advanced restaurant service and selling skills
Commercial functions
Silver service
The art of dining
Handling complaints
Hospitality security
Industry guest speakers
Industry visits
One week introductory career options: (1) Flight Attendant or (2) Hospitality or (3) Destination United Kingdom
Course achievement
Crown Certificate in International Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service)
London City and Guilds International Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (Internationally recognised)
National Certificate in Hospitality Food and Beverage Service Level Three
Please ask for details of unit standards, levels and credits.
Course length
42 weeks (3 terms of 14 weeks, plus two holiday breaks)
Course dates
02 Feb 10 - 03 Dec 10, 17 May 10 - 06 May 11, 30 Aug 10 - 19 Aug 11
Course times
9.00 am - 3.30 pm (Monday - Friday) 25 hours per week
Entry requirements
You should be 18 years of age or over on the date you start your course. You must attend a personal interview and may need to sit the Crown entry test. If you have already completed unit standards in hospitality please provide us with evidence. We may be able to cross-credit these to your Crown course.
Further study
If you successfully complete this course you may wish to continue your studies and enter the National Diploma in Hospitality Management.