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78 weeks
Blended learning model that includes face-to-face learning in classrooms and in a fully functioning commercial kitchen, interactive online learning, and vocational placement.
Full time · 20 hours attendance per week during terms (plus recommended 4 hours per week for study, research, practice and assessment preparation)
05 Jan 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 | 30 Mar 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 22 Jun 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | 26 Oct 2026 | 07 Dec 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
35 Smith St, PARRAMATTA, NSW 2150
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
Manage finances within a budget
Manage conflict
Roster staff
Participate in safe food handling practices
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Use food preparation equipment
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Prepare appetisers and salads
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Prepare poultry dishes
Prepare seafood dishes
Receive, store and maintain stock
Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
Lead and manage people
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
Manage physical assets
Prepare and monitor budgets
Manage organisational finances
Establish and maintain a work health and safety system
Develop and implement business plans
Develop and implement marketing strategies
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
Recruit, select and induct staff
Manage people performance
Monitor staff performance
Establish and conduct business relationships
Source and use information on the hospitality industry
Monitor work operations
Plan cooking operations
Common Questions
Trinity Institute (Australia) delivers this qualification over 78 weeks, including 48 weeks of training and assessment, 6 weeks of Vocational Placement, and 24 weeks of holidays.
To complete this course, students participate in 180 hours of vocational placement (30 hours per week for 6 weeks). Students identify their own host workplaces for vocational placement. Specific information about vocational placement can be found in the Student Handbook and course materials.
Students will have access to training rooms and a commercial kitchen with associated equipment and materials required for all units. A kitchen kit including knives and personal protective and safety equipment such as a chef's jacket, apron and chef's cap is provided. Students are also required to bring their own laptop installed with Microsoft Office or similar, uniform including chef's trousers, apron, black fully enclosed non-slip shoes, at least 3 tea-towels, and other personal protective equipment and tools as listed on the resources list prior to enrolment.
Students must have an IELTS academic score of 6.0 or equivalent (test must have been taken no more than 12 months ago). English language competence can also be demonstrated through being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, successful completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian education institution, or successful completion of an Oxford English language placement test with an overall score of not less than Level B2 (Upper Intermediate).
Yes, credit and RPL are available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge, or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.
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