Course structure
This course will give you the skills, knowledge and experience you need to start working in a commercial kitchen environment.
It provides participants with practical food production, hygiene and menu costing, occupational health and safety practices and basic nutrition.
Cookery is a rewarding career path, one that will bring out your natural creativity and possibly take you all over the world.
Course Modules
| Module Code | Module Title |
| BSBSUS201 | Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| BSBWOR203 | Work Effectively With Others |
| SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
| SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
| SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
| SITHCCC007 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
| SITHCCC008 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
| SITHCCC012 | Prepare poultry dishes |
| SITHCCC013 | Prepare seafood dishes |
| SITHCCC014 | Prepare meat dishes |
| SITHCCC018 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
| SITHCCC019 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
| SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
| SITHKOP002 | Plan and cost basic menus |
| SITHPAT006 | Produce desserts |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
| SITXHRM001 | Coach others in job skills |
| SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
| SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
Major Study Areas
- Leadership
- Cookery skills
- Restaurant operations
- Stock control
- OHS
- Menu planning and costing
Books and Equipment (AUD$)
Included in the tuition fee, however students will need to purchase their own stationery
- Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher
- English language: Academic IELTS 5.5 no band less than 5.0 overall or recognised equivalency
February and July intake.
| Term 1 |
28 January – 27 March |
| Holidays |
28 March – 13 April |
| Term 2 |
14 April – 26 June |
| Holidays |
27 June – 12 July |
| Term 3 |
13 July – 18 September |
| Holidays |
19 September – 4 October |
| Term 4 |
5 October – 18 December |
Study pathways
Students can undertake further studies at the university level.
Career pathways
Graduates must seek employment in a Hotel, Motel, Restaurant, café, Bistro Reception Centre or Resort.