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102 Weeks
Online only
Full time / Part time / Online

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
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
Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
Core unit
Establish and conduct business relationships
Core unit
Lead and manage people
Core unit
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Core unit
Roster staff
Core unit
Monitor work operations
Core unit
Manage conflict
Core unit
Enhance customer service experiences
Core unit
Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Core unit
Prepare and monitor budgets
Core unit
Manage finances within a budget
Core unit
Use food preparation equipment
Elective unit
Prepare Asian cooked dishes
Elective unit
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
Elective unit
Prepare seafood dishes
Elective unit
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
Elective unit
Produce petits fours
Elective unit
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Elective unit
Plan and implement service of buffets
Elective unit
Prepare appetisers and salads
Elective unit
Prepare meat dishes
Elective unit
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Elective unit
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
Elective unit
Produce yeast-based bakery products
Elective unit
Work effectively as a cook
Elective unit
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
Elective unit
Prepare poultry dishes
Elective unit
Produce cakes, pastries and breads
Elective unit
Common Questions
After completing this diploma, you may work in roles such as banquet or function manager, bar manager, café manager, chef de cuisine, chef patissier, club manager, executive housekeeper, front office manager, gaming manager, kitchen manager, motel manager, restaurant manager, sous chef, or unit manager catering operations.
28 units are required for the award of this qualification, comprising 11 compulsory core units covering areas such as legal compliance, people management, rostering, conflict management, and financial management, plus 17 elective units chosen by AIAS course coordinators focused on food preparation and cookery skills.
Yes, this course is available online only and can be studied full time or part time. VET Student Loans are also available for eligible students.
Graduates may gain employment in a diverse range of organisations including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops, or may use the qualification to run a small business in these sectors.
According to industry statistics supplied by the Australian Federal Government, the average (median) salary with this standard level of qualification is $56,300 AUD, with 79.8% of graduates reporting improved work status after completing the course.
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