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JobRole

This course would suit anybody interested in developing their Hospitality Skills and Knowledge with the view to gaining employment in the Hospitality Industry as a Kitchenhand / Cook.

EmploymentProspects

Cooks and Kitchen Hands are always in demand and are a definite current skill shortage area. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias, coffee shops and minesites.

Pre-Requisites

Australian Citizen or Resident plus a sound level of literacy and numeracy.

What’sInvolved?

This course is run at our training restaurant. Students participate in our training restaurant 3 nights per week for 15 weeks where they prepare, cook and serve food to real paying customers who fill in a customer survey at the end of their

meal to provide real time feedback to the students. The Chef Lecturers are current industry experienced Head Chefs who are passionate about passing on their Hospitality skills and knowledge to the students. The students also receive a Chef’s Uniform and a basic knife kit.

CostsandGovernmentFunding

The cost of the course is $2450 however you may be eligible for government funding which would provide either a significant reduction in course fees or even a fee free course depending on your circumstances. Please contact us to find out about current government funding available. Please note government funding cannot be guaranteed.

RecognitionofPriorLearning

If you are currently working as a Kitchen Hand or Cook and feel you can demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this qualification you are welcome to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL Cost $1600.

SIT20307CertificateIIinHospitality(KitchenOperations)

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