Introductory Certificate in Culinary Arts [3 months]
The Advanced Certificate Cookery provides students with the knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and other skills necessary to become a proficient, qualified Commercial Cook. The course includes planning, preparing, presenting, and serving food in a commercial kitchen environment.
This course is designed to give an individual competence and confidence in planning, preparing, and presenting food in a catering or restaurant type environment. With the successful completion of this course students will have the necessary skills to enter the workforce in the role as a professional cook.
Entry requirements
This program is open to anyone interested in cooking. However prospective students must be able to read and write. The program is assessed by a computer based examination.
Month 1
Week | Code | Description | Credit | Assessment |
1 | ADC1700 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
2 | ADC1701 | Prepare appetisers and salads | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
3 | ADC1702 | Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
4 | ADC1703 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
Month 2
Week | Code | Description | Credit | Assessment |
5 | ADC1800 | Prepare poultry dishes | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
6 | ADC1801 | Prepare seafood dishes | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
7 | ADC1802 | Prepare meat dishes | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
8 | ADC1803 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
Month 3
Week | Code | Description | Credit | Assessment |
9 | ADC1900 | Produce cakes, pastries, and breads | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
10 | ADC1901 | Produce desserts | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
11 | ADC1902 | Plan and cost basic menus | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
12 | ADC1903 | Hygienic Practice and food handling practices | 5 | Multiple Choice Exam |
Awards
- Academic transcript
- Certificate