Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe
Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.
Course overview
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- North
- Drysdale Launceston
- North West
- Devonport
- South
- Drysdale Hobart
Attendance options
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study type
- Apprentices/Trainees
- Mixed Learning
Tuition Fees
- Subsidised $ 1,086.00
- Concession* $ 361.96
- Commercial $ PoA
- Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
Take the first step on your culinary career and learn the basics of food preparation and cookery from passionate and experienced chefs.
The Hospitality industry is a stimulating, fun and fast-paced work environment– and whether you choose to work in your local hospitality industry or travel abroad, qualified hospitality workers are always in high demand!
This qualification provides the core cookery training you’ll need to work in hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
In this course, you’ll learn how to work effectively with others in a commercial kitchen and participate in safe and hygienic work practices for food safety, as well as learn how to use food preparation equipment and clean kitchen premises and equipment.
You’ll also get lots of hand-on experience in preparing dishes using basic methods of cookery, as well as learning how to maintain the quality of perishable items.
On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and experience you need to gain entry level employment, or continue your cookery career by obtaining an apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery.
Information sessions
Campus | Date | Location | Times | Register | ||
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North | ||||||
Drysdale Launceston | Friday, 24th May 2024 | Drysdale Launceston, 93 Paterson Street, Launceston |
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South | ||||||
Drysdale Hobart | Friday, 24th May 2024 | Drysdale Hobart, 59 Collins Street, Hobart |
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North West | ||||||
Devonport | Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 | Drysdale Devonport, 20 Valley Road, Devonport |
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Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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North | ||||
Drysdale Launceston | 22 Jul 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 | Full-time 4 days per week, Monday - Thursday 9am to 4pm, This course will include work placement which may align with industry days and times. | Mixed Learning | |
South | ||||
Drysdale Hobart | 22 Jul 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 | Full-time 4 days per week, Monday - Thursday 9am to 4pm, This course will include work placement which may align with industry days and times. | Mixed Learning | |
North West | ||||
Devonport | 22 Jul 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 | Full-time 4 days per week, Monday - Thursday 9am to 3.30pm This course will include work placement which may align with industry days and times. | Mixed Learning |
Career opportunities
- Kitchen hand
- Catering assistant
- Fast food assistant
- Sandwich hand
Career opportunities
- Kitchen hand
- Catering assistant
- Fast food assistant
- Sandwich hand