Course details
This practical course will give you the skills to work as a qualified chef in a commercial kitchen. You will develop extensive skills in creating menus and preparing food – from appetisers to filleting fish to pastry. You will also gain operational and supervisory skills, learn how to manage a kitchen and find out how to maintain a safe workplace.
Because this course is designed to simulate conditions in a commercial kitchen environment, you may need to attend classes between 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. You will also be required to participate in work experience in order to complete the course.
Please note: this course caters to Australian and International standards and requires the handling and tasting of alcohol, and does not include Halal products. Products containing alcohol and pork are used as part of assessment. For a full list of competencies visit www.boxhill.edu.au.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 11 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English language proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic). A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Ability to handle beef, pork, lamb and chicken.Physical ability to stand long periods of time.Ability to work with people in a pressurised environment.Ability to travel to TAFE according to timetabling requirements.Ability to work in a time efficient manner and arrive on time.
What employment opportunities will I have?
The commercial cookery stream may provide you with employment opportunities as a chef in a small business or as a sous chef in larger kitchens in hotels, restaurants, cafes, clubs, event caterers, airlines, hospitals or executive boardrooms.
What further study options will I have?
Students who successfully complete a Diploma of Hospitality specialising in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie who wish to progress into the Bachelor of Hospitality Management will receive credit of 1 year’s duration.
Accreditation
- This course is government accredited and has national recognition
About Boxhill Insitute
we_they is a leading Victorian vocational and higher education provider known for our collaborative and creative approach to education in Australia and overseas. we_they offers a wide variety of courses to both local and international students, from apprenticeships to degrees, short courses to diplomas, and in a range of delivery modes including full time, part time and off campus.
Our industry partnerships give students access to internationally recognised training and practical experience with current technology and processes. We connect our people with best practice and new environments through developing industry partnerships and national and international activity.
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