Next intake
February 2025Location
Geelong City CampusDuration
Full-time: 12 MonthsPart-time: 3 Years
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.
If you are interested in a Part Time option, please contact admissions@gordontafe.edu.au to express your interest and discuss further.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here
Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
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2024 Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2023 Close: 15 Dec 2024 |
Class Day | Part Time Timetable supplied once admitted | |
2025 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Wed, Thur, Fri 8am-4pm | Apply |
2025 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Mon, Tue, Thur 8am-4pm | Apply |
2025 Full Year Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 15 Dec 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Timetable supplied once admitted |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
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.
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Core Units | Code | Hours |
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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 |
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
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Concession Tuition | AUD $1.55 | per hour | 982 | AUD $1,522.00 | AUD $14,210.00 |
Standard Tuition | AUD $7.76 | per hour | 982 | AUD $7,620.00 | AUD $14,210.00 |
Full Fee Tuition | AUD $18.60 | per hour | 982 | AUD $18,265.00 |
Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
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Resources | AUD $625.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Education Levy | AUD $147.30 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Excursion | AUD $100.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
Materials | AUD $1,704.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
Equipment Levy | AUD $60.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
Administrative Fee | AUD $80.00 | Once | charged at enrolment |
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.