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78 weeks
This qualification is delivered face to face on campus.
On-campus · 20 hours per week (minimum full-time load)
January, February, April, May, July, August, October, November (2025 & 2026)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Adelaide
Level 8 50 Grenfell St, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
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 food preparation equipment
Core
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Core
Prepare appetisers and salads
Core
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Core
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Core
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Core
Prepare poultry dishes
Core
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Core
Work effectively as a cook
Core
Plan and cost recipes
Core
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Core
Plan cooking operations
Core
Design and cost menus
Core
Prepare meat dishes
Core
Manage finances within a budget
Core
Produce desserts
Core
Prepare seafood dishes
Core
Participate in safe food handling practices
Core
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Core
Develop and implement a food safety program
Core
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Core
Roster staff
Core
Lead and manage people
Core
Receive, store and maintain stock
Core
Monitor work operations
Core
Manage conflict
Core
Recruit, select and induct staff
Elective
Control stock
Elective
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Elective
Package prepared foodstuffs
Elective
Prepare & serve cheese
Elective
Produce and serve food for buffets
Elective
Common Questions
The total course cost is AUD 23,500, which includes a Tuition Fee of $21,750, an Enrolment Fee of $250, and a Material Fee of $1,500.
Yes, all students enrolled in this course must undertake 192 hours of work placement at an approved hospitality venue. Work placement must be completed successfully in order to gain this qualification.
Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Yes, students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Please note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full-time load of study (20 hours per week) but can reduce the overall duration of the course and fees.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 33 units of competency, consisting of 27 core units and 6 elective units.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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