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Diploma of Hospitality Management & Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - Gold Coast Institute of TAFE TEL: 0207 193 7932
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Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - 1 year | Course Code THH31502 | Hospitality and Tourism is the largest developing industry in Australia.
The Hospitality Industry covers a diverse range of establishments providing hospitality services in the form of accommodation, meals and drinks.
Competencies gained as a result of undertaking this program allows for students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to secure an entry level position in a commercial kitchen, leading to a career as a Cook.
The Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations* state that:
Job prospects for Chefs are very good.
Employment growth for Chefs to 2010-11 is expected to be strong. Employment in this very large occupation (51,400 in February 2004) rose strongly in the past five years, and rose very strongly in the long-term (ten years).
There is a national skill shortage for Chefs.
Chefs are employed across several industries including: Cafes and Restaurants; Accommodation; Hospitals and Nursing Homes; and Clubs (Hospitality).
The vacancy level for Chefs is very high.
Upon completion of this program students will have qualifications in commercial cookery.
Graduates will possess the skills needed to prepare and serve a full range of meals in a professional and hygienic manner. Hospitality vocational placement gives you an opportunity to develop your skills in a kitchen or retail food environment. | Topics covered | Topics include:
Interpersonal and customer service, communication, telephone techniques, workplace health and hygiene, food safety, promote products, conflict resolution, menu based catering.
Organise, prepare and present food, receive, store, clean and maintain kitchen supplies/premises.
Preparation of: appetisers, salads, stocks, sauces, soups, vegetables, eggs, cheese, buffets, dietary needs and specialist cuisine.
Preparation and cooking of: poultry/game, seafood, meat, hot and cold desserts, pastry, cakes/yeast goods. | Career prospects | Employment Opportunities: Working in hotels, clubs, restaurants, casinos, cruise ships, island resorts, hospitals, motels, entertainment centres, employee food service centres, catering businesses and white boats (luxury boats).
This program of training is suitable if you wish to pursue a career in the range of occupations associated with the Hospitality industry in areas of commercial cookery.
The qualification gained opens a world of opportunities for cooks and kitchen hands.
The types of positions that can be sought at a management level (after some operational experience) include: kitchen manager, chef or small business operator.
Graduates can expect to work with people from all over the world and see and experience a vast array of food and preparation techniques.
Learning Pathways: On successful completion of this course, graduates may consider further study at a higher tertiary level within the vocational education and training sector. | Delivery Method | This course is delivered for a minimum of 20hrs per week over 40 weeks, excluding holidays, made up of face to face training and Vocational Placement (unpaid work in industry). Training is delivered at the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Ashmore Campus and vocational placement can be anywhere on the Gold Coast.
Please note: this program will include evening practical classes in our Visions Training Restaurant and may include some early morning starts and weekend activities.
To reflect the nature of the industry, this program is designed to be flexible - training uses special events and bookings at the Visions Restaurant and Boulevard Bistro on campus during the day or evening, including Friday nights. Some may be unplanned based on demand from the local community.
Assessment Assessment is competency based and non-graded. This means that students must demonstrate that they are able to perform work tasks. Students are assessed in a variety of ways. Students may be assessed during practical or theory classes. Assessment may include:
Written tests
Assignment or project work
A set practical task
Verbal questioning
Demonstrating a skill
Vocational placement record
Support Services: GCIT undertakes a duty of care towards students and offers student support services.
| Entry Requirements | Students under 18 years of age should refer to the international student handbook for details on application.
For overseas students whose first language is not English, the required level of entry for formal courses is a minimum of:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System - Academic Module) a score of 5.5 with no individual score of less than 5.0 or
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) minimum of 800+ or
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Paper Based Test) minimum of 570+ or
TOEFL CBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Computer Based Test) minimum of 230+ or
ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Rating) minimum score of 3 with no sub score less than 2+
OR
Successful completion in a GCIT direct entry program of:
ELPIS (English Language Programs for International Students) - entry to any Academic program
Nil academic entry requirements
Advanced Standing (RPL, RCC, Credit Transfers) Recognition of Prior Learning provides students an opportunity to have their current skills and competencies recognised. These skills and competencies may relate to units you are about to commence and as a result can exempt you from studying these units. However, there is a cost related to obtaining Recognition of Prior Learning. The process requires students to gather evidence confirming their competency. A content specialist will advise you in this task. Enquire if you think you qualify.
If the education provider grants an overseas student RPL, it may impact on student visa conditions through a shortening of the student's course.
| Diploma of Hospitality Management - 1 year
| Course Code THH51202 | Hospitality and Tourism is the largest developing industry in Australia.
The Hospitality Industry covers a diverse range of establishments providing hospitality services in the form of accommodation, meals and drinks.
Competencies gained as a result of undertaking this program allows for students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to secure an entry level position in a commercial food service establishment.
Upon completion of this program students will possess management qualifications for the hospitality industry.
Students will be able to plan and control a range of hospitality products; manage the maintenance and renewal of equipment, premises and outlets; maintain business compliance within legislative requirements; manage financial operations; develop effective business plans.
Graduates will also have the skills required to lead, supervise and manage teams of people. | Topics covered | | Management subjects include: training, stock control, financial management, workplace health and safety, leadership, management and legal compliance. | Career prospects | Employment Opportunities: This program of training is suitable if you wish to pursue a career in the range of occupations associated with the hospitality industry in areas of restaurant and cafe management, food and beverage service and supervisory positions.
Career paths include work in: hotels, clubs, restaurants, casinos, cruise boats, island resorts, hospitals, motels, entertainment centres, employee food service centres, catering businesses, and white boats (luxury boats).
Graduates can expect to work with people from all over the world.
Learning Pathways: On successful completion of this course, graduates may consider further study at a higher tertiary level within the vocational education and training sector.
Articulation: Individual students who are seeking to continue their study at university should contact the prospective university for any credit transfer arrangements.
| Delivery Method | This course is run over 40 weeks full time (minimum of 20 hours per week) excluding holidays. made up of face to face training and vocational placement (unpaid work in industry). Training is delivered at the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, Ashmore Campus and Southport Campus.
Please note:
The Food and Beverage option includes evening practical classes in our Visions Training Restaurant and may include some early morning starts and weekend activities. To reflect the nature of the industry, this program is designed to be flexible - training uses special events and bookings at the Visions Restaurant and Boulevard Bistro on campus during the day or evening, including Friday nights. Some may be unplanned based on demand from the local community.
Each program uses a blended flexible learning model:
Lectures, role plays, practical demonstrations, group discussion, group projects and simulated work environments at GCIT
Vocational placement within hospitality venues across the Gold Coast
Assessments including observation checklists, projects, portfolios, assignments, examinations by teaching team and vocational placement diary/workbook with workplace supervisor
Practical demonstrations
Support Services: GCIT undertakes a duty of care towards students and offers student support services.
| Entry Requirements | Students under 18 years of age should refer to the international student handbook for details on application.
For overseas students whose first language is not English, the required level of entry for formal courses is a minimum of:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System - Academic Module) a score of 5.5 with no individual score of less than 5.0 or
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) minimum of 800+ or
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Paper Based Test) minimum of 570+ or
TOEFL CBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language-Computer Based Test) minimum of 230+ or
ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Rating) minimum score of 3 with no sub score less than 2+
OR
Successful completion in a GCIT direct entry program of:
ELPIS (English Language Programs for International Students) - entry to any Academic program
Nil academic entry requirements
Advanced Standing (RPL, RCC, Credit Transfers) Recognition of Prior Learning provides students an opportunity to have their current skills and competencies recognised. These skills and competencies may relate to units you are about to commence and as a result can exempt you from studying these units. However, there is a cost related to obtaining Recognition of Prior Learning. The process requires students to gather evidence confirming their competency. A content specialist will advise you in this task. Enquire if you think you qualify.
If the education provider grants an overseas student RPL, it may impact on student visa conditions through a shortening of the student's course.
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