109762H
A career in food and the culinary arts is your destiny if you have a love of making people happy with food, see yourself as a team player, and love to explore and create in a fast-paced dynamic kitchen environment.
Learn the fundamentals of food preparation and cooking skills and applying and practicing them across:
You will also master the basics such as:
Learn practical skills too, such as food costs, effective communication and time management and have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills during live service periods.
View The Gordon's Uniform and Toolkit requirements here.
Find out what documents you will need to complete for your application.
Please complete the two forms below and submit via an education agent in your country.
If you need help, contact the International team.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 February Geelong City Campus | Open: 14 Feb 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 | Class Day | Timetable to be advised | Full-time: 12 Months |
2025 July Geelong City Campus | Open: 14 Feb 2024 Close: 1 Jul 2025 | Class Day | Timetable to be advised | Full-time: 12 Months |
Note: Students are required to undertake some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside of class time.
Please refer to our key dates and orientation webpage here.
We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.
Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent – Equivalents can be found on our Entry Requirements page.
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) – Equivalents can be found on our English language equivalency page.
You must be 18 years or over at the time of course commencement.
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Core Units | Code | Hours |
---|---|---|
Clean kitchen premises and equipment | SITHKOP009 | 13 |
Coach others in job skills | SITXHRM007 | 20 |
Participate in safe food handling practices | SITXFSA006 | 40 |
Participate in safe work practices | SITXWHS005 | 12 |
Plan and cost recipes | SITHKOP010 | 40 |
Prepare appetisers and salads | SITHCCC028 | 25 |
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | SITHCCC027 | 45 |
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | SITHCCC042 | 75 |
Prepare meat dishes | SITHCCC036 | 55 |
Prepare poultry dishes | SITHCCC035 | 35 |
Prepare seafood dishes | SITHCCC037 | 35 |
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups | SITHCCC029 | 35 |
Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes | SITHCCC030 | 50 |
Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes | SITHCCC031 | 40 |
Produce cakes, pastries and breads | SITHCCC041 | 55 |
Produce desserts | SITHPAT016 | 100 |
Receive, store and maintain stock | SITXINV006 | 20 |
Use food preparation equipment | SITHCCC023 | 25 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety | SITXFSA005 | 15 |
Work effectively as a cook | SITHCCC043 | 100 |
Elective Units | Code | Hours |
Package prepared foodstuffs | SITHCCC026 | 15 |
Participate in sustainable work practices | BSBSUS211 | 20 |
Prepare and present sandwiches | SITHCCC025 | 10 |
Prepare specialised food items | SITHCCC044 | 60 |
Produce yeast-based bakery products | SITHPAT014 | 42 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Fees are based on current year and are subject to change for future years. Fees are charged upon course offer and must be paid to obtain the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Contact the international office for detailed information or see fees, payments and refunds. More information.
$15,000
$2,650