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52 weeks
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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
178-180 Victoria St, RICHMOND, VIC 3121
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Core unit
Participate in safe food handling practices
Core unit
Participate in safe work practices
Core unit
Receive, store and maintain stock
Core unit
Use food preparation equipment
Core unit
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Core unit
Prepare appetisers and salads
Core unit
Prepare Asian salads
Elective unit
Prepare specialised food items
Elective unit
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Core unit
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Core unit
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Core unit
Prepare poultry dishes
Core unit
Prepare meat dishes
Core unit
Prepare seafood dishes
Core unit
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Core unit
Produce desserts
Core unit
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Core unit
Plan and cost recipes
Core unit
Prepare and serve cheese
Core unit
Produce and serve food for buffets
Core unit
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Elective unit
Coach others in job skills
Elective unit
Participate in sustainable work practices
Elective unit
Work effectively as a cook
Core unit
Common Questions
The course runs for 52 Weeks / 1 Year, inclusive of holidays and study break.
Yes, as part of the course you will need to complete 48 occasions (192 hours) in a real life commercial kitchen. Lyons College will assist you in finding a suitable venue for your Work Based Training.
The course fee is $10,000 for 1 year, with an additional Material Fee of $1,000.
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following: IELTS overall score of 5.5 or better, TOEFL overall score of 5.5 or better, Pearson (PTE Academic) overall score of 42 or better, or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) with a score of 162 or above.
On completion of the Certificate III in Cookery, students may pursue the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at Lyons College.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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