About the course

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook.  You will learn to participate in safe work practices and work effectively with others in a commercial kitchen context. You’ll use basic methods of cookery and food preparation equipment to prepare a wide range of dishes, including appetisers and salads, stocks, sauces and soups, and vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous (starch-based) dishes. You’ll also learn how to prepare poultry, seafood and meat dishes, as well as how to prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, produce cakes, pastries and breads and desserts. You will also be taught to devise menus and cook specialist dishes for TasTAFE’s training restaurants.

　　This qualification provides the skills and the knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook. Work could be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served. Employment opportunities exist with small businesses, larger hotels, restaurants, cafes, hospitals, commercial kitchen operations, and event caterers in the following areas-

　　Professional Cook /Chef

　　Food and Beverage Manager

　　Catering Manager

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 50 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (February), 2024	Hobart
Term 1 (February), 2024	Launceston
Term 3 (July), 2024	Hobart

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Government Education and Training International-Tasmania. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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