SHORT COURSE

SSDIS01007 – Basic Skills for the Food Industry Skill Set

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 applicants that are not eligible for Fee Free where an organisation wishes to pay the full fees for this course, 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

Tue 4 Mar 25

End Date

Wed 16 Apr 25

Class Times
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:15am - 6:00pm
x14 sessions
(excludes School Holidays & Public Holiday's)

The first session will run 4/3/2025 from 8am - 3:30pm

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 27th of February 2025 unless filled prior
Duration
14 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - https://www.tafesa.edu.au/fft-eligibility. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1656 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for subsidised fee.
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Cost

Free

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Start Date

Thu 27 Mar 25

End Date

Thu 26 Jun 25

Class Times
Thursday: 10:15am - 6:00pm
x14 sessions
(INCLUDES School Holidays)

First session on 27/03/2025 will run from 8am to 3:30pm

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 24th of March 2025 unless filled prior
Duration
14 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - https://www.tafesa.edu.au/fft-eligibility. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1656 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for subsidised fee.
Contact

Cost

Free

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Start Date

Thu 15 May 25

End Date

Fri 27 Jun 25

Class Times
Thursday and Friday: 10:15am - 6:00pm
x14 sessions
(excludes School Holidays & Public Holiday's)

First session on 15/05/2025 will run from 8am to 3:30pm

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 12th of May 2025 unless filled prior
Duration
14 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - https://www.tafesa.edu.au/fft-eligibility. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1656 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for subsidised fee.
Contact

Cost

Free

Add to Cart

For more details on short course enrolments, discounts, refunds, international student eligibility and more, please visit Applying for Short Courses
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