92 weeks (including holiday breaks)
Face to face in a classroom on campus and, practical training at IIT's commercial kitchen with access to a simulated environment for a minimum 20 hours per week.
13 Tarkin Court, Bell Park, Victoria 3215, Australia
Face to face / On-campus · Minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare meat dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Work effectively as a cook
Plan and cost recipes
Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
Plan cooking operations
Design and cost menus
Produce desserts
Manage conflict
Manage finances within a budget
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Participate in safe food handling practices
Develop and implement a food safety program
Roster staff
Lead and manage people
Receive, store and maintain stock
Monitor work operations
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Prepare and serve cheese
Elective
Produce pates and terrines
Elective
Package prepared foodstuffs
Elective
Coach others in job skills
Elective
Participate in safe work practices
Elective
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Elective
Common Questions
The total course fees are AU$55,500, which comprises tuition fees of AU$45,000 and non-tuition fees of AU$10,500.
Yes, students are required to complete Work-Based Training (WBT) as part of this course, which will take place in a commercial kitchen workplace. An induction for WBT will be conducted at the institute, followed by a workplace induction before the commencement of WBT. Students will also be required to complete a logbook for each service period and provide reflections on the tasks performed.
International students require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 for direct entry, or an IELTS score of 5.5 with an ELICOS course of up to 10 weeks, or an IELTS score of 5.0 with an ELICOS course of up to 20 weeks. An Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher is also accepted. Results older than two years are not acceptable.
Students must complete 33 units of competency in total, comprising 27 core units plus 6 elective units.
Assessment methods include Knowledge tests (Multiple Choice), Worksheets (Written Questions), Practical demonstration in training/workplace kitchen, Roleplay, Case-studies/Scenario, WBT Logbook, and Project Work.
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