* material fee
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training Organisation prior to course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements
To gain admission into this course, students must have successfully completed year 11 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Year 11*.
(*Subject to the assessment level of that country and the course undertaken there. For more information please visit Ashton College’s website.)
English Requirement
International Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.
Other equivalent English language proficiency level is deemed one of the following:
International English Language Testing System
Minimum test score: 5.5
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 5
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 4.5
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based
Minimum test score: 527
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 500
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 450
TOEFL internet based test
Minimum test score: 46
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 35
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 32
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)
Minimum test score: 162
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 154
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 147
Pearson Test of English Academic
Minimum test score: 42
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 36
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 130
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector and for a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialization in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage, and gaming.
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Unit title
Manage diversity in the workplace
Manage finances
Manage operational plan
Develop and implement a business plan
Develop and manage quality customer service practices
Manage finances within a budget
Prepare and monitor budgets
Manage physical assets
Research and comply with regulatory requirements
Lead and manage people
Recruit, select and induct staff
Monitor staff performance
Monitor work operations
Establish and conduct business relationships
Develop and implement marketing strategies
Establish and maintain a work health and safety system
Use hygienic practices for food safety**
Work effectively as a cook^
Use food preparation equipment*
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery *
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*
Prepare appetisers and salads*
Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes*
Source and use information on the hospitality industry
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups*
Prepare poultry dishes*
Prepare seafood dishes*
Prepare meat dishes*
Produce cakes, pastries and breads*
Produce desserts*
Roster Staff
Manage Meetings
Manage People Performance
Employment Pathway
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector and for a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for specialization in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage, and gaming.
Possible job titles include:
banquet or function manager
bar manager
café manager
chef de cuisine
chef patisserie
club manager
executive housekeeper
front office manager
gaming manager
kitchen manager
motel manager
restaurant manager
sous chef
unit manager catering operations.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
