SHORT COURSE

SSDIS01007 – Basic Skills for the Food Industry

Description

This course will provide participants with basic skills in food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. It may also provide a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

This course provides skills and knowledge in hygiene, basic cookery and kitchen organisation. You will develop your abilities in time management, multi-tasking and communication in a fast-paced environment as well as developing an understanding in the importance of hygiene awareness.

The following equipment and uniform will be required for this course:
• Chef’s knife and paring knife
• Non slip shoes suitable for kitchen (no open toes) preferably black
• White or black polo top or chefs jacket
• Black pants
• White apron
• White skull cap (preferable) – TAFE SA will supply a hair net
• 2 tea towels

For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email on shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.

  • Completion of the Training Account Consent Form - you are required to upload a completed form at the time of enrolment. You can download a copy of the form under the Files & Resources tab below.
  • Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA005)

    Participate in safe food handling practices (SITXFSA006)

    Participate in safe work practices (SITXWHS005)

    Use food preparation equipment (SITHCCC023)

    Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery (SITHCCC027)

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Start Date

Mon 5 Aug 24

End Date

Mon 25 Nov 24

Class Times
Mondays - 10:00am - 6:00pm
(excludes 30/09/24 school holidays & 07/10/2024 Public Holiday)
Duration
15 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
If you are ineligible for the subsidised fee the full fee cost of $1630.30 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible to apply.
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Cost

$82.00

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