Wodonga TAFE
6 months
Gain practical food preparation and presentation skills in a commercial kitchen setting. This 6-month industry-supported course is perfect for aspiring chefs and hospitality workers seeking a pathway into professional cookery roles.
You should be a new entrant to the industry or have existing experience in hospitality food preparation, kitchenhand, or cook roles. Physical fitness suitable for kitchen work is essential, as you'll be standing for long periods and performing manual handling tasks. You must be able to independently prepare food items using various knives and equipment. A laptop or computer with internet access is recommended for online learning. You'll need to source your own PPE including white chef jacket, chef pants, apron, and non-slip enclosed shoes.
The course covers essential commercial cookery competencies including food preparation equipment operation, preparation and presentation of simple dishes and sandwiches, basic cooking methods, and cake and bakery product production. You'll learn food safety and hygienic practices, commercial kitchen operations and premises cleaning, customer interaction and social cultural sensitivity, stock receiving and storage, and safe work practices. Practical units include SITHCCC023-025, SITHCCC027, SITHCCC034, SITHKOP009, SITHPAT011-014, SITXCCS011, SITXCOM007, SITXFSA005, SITXINV006, and SITXWHS005.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) offering industry-supported qualifications with practical, hands-on training. The course includes specialised training, pop-up events, and a clear pathway to apprenticeship opportunities. With experienced instructors and modern kitchen facilities, Wodonga TAFE provides quality vocational education that prepares students for real-world hospitality careers.
Upon completion, you'll progress to a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery as an apprentice or non-apprentice, receiving 11 units of credit towards that qualification. You can also pursue a Certificate III in Hospitality through traineeship or public study. Career opportunities include roles as a Cookery Apprentice, Kitchen Hand, Catering Assistant, Chef Assistant, Cook, Second Cook, or specialised positions such as Breakfast Cook, Short Order Cook, or Fast Food Cook.
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