Students will develop basic baking skills and counter service skills which will be utilised during regular café service sessions where they will be serving hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages including espresso coffee and tea to customers. They will gain confidence in working in a team environment, learning the necessary communication skills that are required in the hospitality industry. This course provides a good insight into the different skill sets used in Café and Baking and will assist them determining possible future pathways.
What you will leaarn
A student successfully completing this strand will be able to:
- Work in a team to prepare for and provide basic counter service.
- Maintain personal presentation and use communications skills appropriate to the hospitality industry.
- Prepare and present for service hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages, including espresso coffee, tea, and cold beverages.
- Prepare and present for service basic café style dishes using appropriate knife skills.
- Prepare and present basic bakery items including cakes and sponges.
- Develop and practise basic food safety and kitchen safety practices while preparing food.
More detail about this qualification
- Weekly commitment: 9am-2:30pm (inc. 30min lunch), Thursday/Friday
- Equipment needed: students must wear closed-in shoes.
- Travel: This is provided free, subject to students meeting MoE requirements
- Application: Students must be enrolled in a secondary school in the Wellington region and be enrolled in a WTA course by their secondary school.
- Interview: Students may be requested to attend an interview with a family member or school representative.
- Qualification: NCEA Level 2 with credit towards Vocational Pathway award.
- Assessment: Assessment is competency-based against unit standard outcomes and related evidence requirements. Assessments will follow the processes required by NZQA and relevant industry requirements.
Assessment Criteria
Last updated: 10/9/2026
