Are you passionate about cooking? Do you get excited when creating something new in your kitchen or are you already working in this area? If this sounds like you, then you should definitely consider studying cookery in Australia, a country with plenty of opportunities in the gastronomic field.
Every day we see more people coming to Australia to start a new life path with purpose and chasing their dream career, yay! The Cookery course is on the top of the list of our students, motivated by their passion for cooking and the great opportunities that Australia offers in this field.
With a dining-out culture and plenty of restaurants, cafes, pubs and fast food chains all over the country, professional chefs are really demanded in the Australian territory and the profession is contemplated on the Australian skilled occupation list, a relevant thing for individuals looking for staying in the country for longer, with a positive future perspective.
It is also important to know that jobs in gastronomy have been growing significantly in the last years with a forecast of 104,000 new roles in this area by 2020, with the industry growing 14% every year. Together with that, Australia is facing a shortage of chefs, cooks and international workers.
There’s no doubt that if you are a cooking lover, you should consider investing in a Cookery course in Australia and don’t miss this promising future in the country! Get a quote HERE!
What the Cookery course is about
Cookery courses in Australia usually prepare the students to become professional cooks ready to start working in the Australian gastronomic market.
They are composed in both theoretical and practical classes with superb professors and well-rated professionals of the local and international gastronomy, crucial for learning how the industry works in the country, what are the most valued profession requisites and the main skills expected from the best employees.
The cookery courses are arranged in different levels; Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery. The subjects and structures will be different in every school, however, there is a common format that everyone use, so you can get the highlights of each type of qualification:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
This is the first level where you can enter to start studying and practising to become a professional commercial chef. Some common skills offered are basic methods of cookery, kitchen operations, food preparation, hygiene & food safety, time management and food planning. You will be prepared to work in fast-paced environments with a team, so it’s important to have that in mind and check if it really is for you.
Most of the educational institutes have their campus equipped with restaurant-standard kitchens to ensure your training is linked to real-world career, a really significant point to consider.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to continue on to the Certificate IV or enter the workforce as a qualified cook.
- Possible job prospects: cook, commercial cook, banquet cook, cafe cook, bistro cook.
- Requirements: for international students, usually is required English language proficiency or academic requirements. Make sure to check with the institution you’re applying for.
- Duration: from 1 to 2 years, full-time or part-time.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
After completing your chef foundation in Certificate III, it’s time to get deeper and start creating, the dream of every chef to be.
In this qualification, you will learn to prepare a wide range of food, including appetizers, salads, stocks, sauces, soups, seafood, meat, poultry, bread, pastries, and effectively plan menus. This course reflects the role of commercial cooks at a supervisory level who operate independently or with limited guidance from others, so you will be ready to work in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes or run a small business.
- Possible job titles: chef and chef de partie.
- Requirements: for international students, usually is required English language proficiency or academic requirements. Make sure to check with the institution you’re applying for.
- Duration: from 1 to 2 years, full-time or part-time.
Apart from the main and acclaimed Commercial Cookery courses, there are other specific options of courses for the ones who want to jump in the gastronomic field:
Certificate in Kitchen Operations: introductory-level qualification in which you will gain the basic knowledge required to work in kitchen operations, such as food preparation, kitchen equipment and procedures in keeping a safe, hygienic workplace. Possible job prospects are takeaway cook, breakfast/brunch cook, catering assistant and kitchen hand.
Certificate in Patisserie: if you want to be an expert in pastry, this is the course for you. This entry-level qualification will assist you in developing practical skills and foundation knowledge required to work in a pastry kitchen while you grow your ability to skillfully produce cakes, desserts and petit fours. Possible job prospects are pastry chefs and pastry cook.
For the food and cooking lovers that have always dreamed of becoming professional chefs but thought it was difficult to accomplish, that is great big news!
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If you are interested in studying Cookery in Australia, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at info@purvidastudy.com.au for more info. Are you a chef or a cook in Australia? We would love to hear your story in the comments below!
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Georgia Carajeleascov
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