Special programmes at Heretaunga College in Upper Hutt

School of Hospitality

This is an exciting course offering students the opportunity of a tertiary training programme in a school setting. Heretaunga College is the first school in the country to be accredited to offer a full Level 3 Hospitality Certificate. It is taught on the Heretaunga College campus in purpose built commercial facilities by highly qualified teachers with industry experience.

The course aims for its students are:

• To achieve their Level 3 Certificate in Cookery Level 3 and NCEA Level 3.
• To gain hands-on practical training in the cookery and food and beverage sectors.
• To ensure students are work ready for further tertiary study or a modern apprenticeship.
• To gain full-time or part-time employment in the hospitality or service industries.

Uniform is important for Health and Safety as well as to show pride in yourself and the School of Hospitality. When practical or industry work is taking place students are to wear white and blue small checker chef pants, white chef jacket, black apron, black skull cap, and sturdy leather lace up shoes. 

Golf Academy

Our Golf Academy is designed to give students an opportunity to study in our High School Programme while developing their golfing skills in a structured programme. All Golf Academy students are given access to the Royal Wellington Golf Club which is in Heretaunga. This wonderful course and facilities are a short distance from the school.

The golf club will provide coaching once a week and entry to their competitions. Students will also be able to compete for the school in golf tournaments. A teacher will work with the academy students to ensure that they are able to access all the training and games. They will work as a liaison between the school and the club to ensure that the student is achieving the desired outcomes both at school and in their golf.