- Level 3
- 6 Weeks
- queenstown
- Intakes in 2025
Supporting Dietary Diversity for the Hospitality Sector
Understand diverse dietary requirements and develop the skills and knowledge to design inclusive menus and make informed recommendations to customers in the hospitality industry.
Learn about a variety of dietary needs and preferences present in the hospitality sector enabling you to recognise dietary needs related to medical conditions through to personal and cultural choices. Apply specific dietary requirements/choices to a hospitality setting and safe food handling.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals working in the hospitality and tourism sectors

When will this course run?
- This course will run around the regions and urban centres throughout 2025. Visit Grow Tourism for more information or to register your interest.
Course Outline
6 Weeks | Level 3 | Credits: 5
Micro-credential: Supporting Dietary Diversity for the Hospitality Sector
Delivered in: New Zealand wide in regional and urban centres. This course includes in-person, online and in-work learning.
Learning outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of special dietary requirements in a food and beverage
environment - Recommend menu options that are appropriate for customers with special dietary
requirements in a food and beverage environment
2025 Dates & Fees
New Zealand Wide
Please register your interest on the Grow Tourism Website.
| 2025 Tuition Fees | |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Citizens & Residents (includes a $75 enrolment fee) | $395 |
| Working Holiday Visa Holders/ International (includes a $75 enrolment fee) | $395 |
| 2025 Dates available by enquiry |
|---|
| Queenstown | To be confirmed |
| Auckland | To be confirmed |
| Wellington | To be confirmed |
| Christchurch | To be confirmed |
FAQ
Professionals working in the hospitality and tourism sectors
This course uses blended learning.
- Compulsory 1-day in-person workshop, held on the first two days of your course (please note this workshop does not include accommodation or transport).
- Followed by 6-weeks of online learning with tutor check-ins.
You will be assessed via weekly quizzes and an e-workbook relating to the course content.
- 6-weeks.
No – there is a 1-day in-person workshop.
Research has shown that blended delivery yields the best student outcome and learning outcome.
The in-person workshop will be held at the start of your course and is compulsory.
- It is recommended that learners allocate 8-9 hours per week of study to the course
- 5-6 hours of online learning and 3 hours of self-directed learning
- The online lectures are recorded, allowing students to listen at their convenience
- There will be a weekly tutorial session where students can check in and ask questions about coursework or assignments
- There is a weekly check in with the teaching team should you need help and forums to ask your questions.
- Our student services team can guide you in the right direction for assistance.
- New Zealand Citizens and Residents: $395 (includes a $75 enrolment fee)
- Working Holiday Visa Holders/ International: $395 (includes a $75 enrolment fee)
- 18 years+ at time of course.
- A New Zealand or Australian citizen or NZ permanent resident
- NZ Working Holiday Visa Holder/ International
Grow Tourism – Elevate offers a range of courses that will give you NZQA-recognised micro credentials.
Micro credentials are small, stand-alone certifications accredited by NZQA and are a formal way of recognising your skills and knowledge in particular areas that employers are looking for.
Yes. This is an online course, however there is a 1-day compulsory in-person workshop at the start of your course.