OverviewAbout this course
Follow recipes, create delicious dishes, and gain beginner culinary skills that will increase your confidence in the kitchen. Acquire a solid foundation in the fundamentals that will allow you to pursue further studies or a future career in cookery.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Prepare food using basic methods of cookery, such as baking, steaming, grilling, etc.
Follow standard recipes
Use equipment safely and hygienically to prepare food
Prevent food contamination
Prepare, store and dispose food safely and hygienically
Apply safe work practices in a commercial kitchen environment
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
A pathway to further study in cookery
Credit toward both the Certificate II in Cookery and the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Skills to create basic dishes using a variety of cookery methods
The ability to organise and prepare food efficiently in a commercial kitchen environment
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in pursuing a career in Asian or commercial cookery
Attention to detail and a love for food and flavours
Resourcefulness and an ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
Good literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 level
The ability to provide your own closed shoes for safety
Reasonable physical ability to stand in a kitchen for several hours
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: kitchenhand, breakfast cook and salad hand.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Cookery Skills does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study8 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Use food preparation equipmentSITHCCC023
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookerySITHCCC027
Use hygienic practices for food safetySITXFSA005
Participate in safe food handling practicesSITXFSA006
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