Satisfactory completion of Australia Year 11 or equivalent interstate/overseas secondary education is required.
Age: 18
English Proficiency: 5.5 Academic IELTS with no band score below 5
This programme focuses on mastering basic skills: from how to hold a knife properly, to preparing vegetables and trussing a chicken. You will learn the correct planning and preparation of food and equipment as well as an introduction to a range of presentation styles, from platter to plate. You will learn how to make a large variety of recipes such as stocks, glazes, sauces, canapés, French pastries and cakes and meat, poultry and seafood dishes.
CRICOS Code: 097325K
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Program 1: ASSISTANT CUISINE (2 Months)
FRENCH CULINARY TOPICS
French culinary terms and definitions
Working in a safe and hygienic manner
Food preparation and mise en place
Introduction to French cuisine
French classical cooking techniques
Variations of cooking methods
Fonds de Cuisine - foundation sauces production
Commodities - receiving and storing
Classical French stocks, glazes, basic and advanced sauces and soups
AUSTRALIAN UNITS OF COMPETENCY
SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment (core)
SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery (core)
SITHCCC007 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups (core)
SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment (core)
SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items (core)
SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety (core) This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to
SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices (core)
SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry (elective)
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others (core)
Program 2: CADET CUISINE (2 Months)
PREREQUISITE: ASSISTANT CUISINE QUALIFICATION
FRENCH CULINARY TOPICS
Mise en place, organisation and workflow planning in the preparation and service of meals
Classical French stocks, glazes, basic and advanced sauces and soups
Hors d’oeuvres, canapés, salads and appetisers
Vegetables, eggs and farinaceous cooking techniques and menu items
French pastries and cakes
AUSTRALIAN UNITS OF COMPETENCY
SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads (core)
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes (core)
SITHCCC019 Produce cakes, pastries and breads (core)
SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes (core)
SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices (core)
SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity (elective)
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (core)
Program 3: COMMIS CUISINE (2 Months)
PREREQUISITE: CADET CUISINE QUALIFICATION
FRENCH CULINARY TOPICS
AUSTRALIAN UNITS OF COMPETENCY
SITHCCC017 Handle and serve cheese (elective)
SITHCCC014 Prepare meat dishes (core)
SITHCCC013 Prepare seafood dishes (core)
SITHPAT006 Produce desserts (core)
SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements (core)
SITXCOM005 Manage conflict (elective)
SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills (core)
SITHKOP002 Plan and cost basic menus (core)
Program 4: INDUSTRY PLACEMENT (6 Months)
AUSTRALIAN UNIT OF COMPETENCY
SITHCCC020 Work effectively as a cook (core)
Pathway
Certificate III In Commercial Cookery (12 Months) -> Certificate IV In Commercial Cookery (6 Months) -> Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (6 Months)
Sous Chef
Executive Chef
Restaurant Manager
Banquet Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Catering Manager.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year