SHORT COURSE

SSDIS01007 – Basic Skills for the Food Industry Skill Set

Fee Free

Description

This course will provide participants with basic skills in food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. It may also provide a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

This course provides skills and knowledge in hygiene, basic cookery and kitchen organisation. You will develop your abilities in time management, multi-tasking and communication in a fast-paced environment as well as developing an understanding in the importance of hygiene awareness.

The following equipment and uniform will be required for this course:
• Chef’s knife and paring knife
• Non slip shoes suitable for kitchen (no open toes) preferably black
• White or black polo top or chefs jacket
• Black pants
• White apron
• White skull cap (preferable) – TAFE SA will supply a hair net
• 2 tea towels

For applicants that are not eligible for Fee Free where an organisation wishes to pay the full fees for this course, please contact the Short Course team via email on shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.

  • Completion of the Training Account Consent Form - you are required to upload a completed form at the time of enrolment. You can download a copy of the form under the Files & Resources tab below.
  • Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA005)

    Participate in safe food handling practices (SITXFSA006)

    Participate in safe work practices (SITXWHS005)

    Use food preparation equipment (SITHCCC023)

    Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery (SITHCCC027)

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Location
Start Date

Thu 12 Mar 26

End Date

Fri 24 Apr 26

Class Times
Classes are held Thursday & Friday 9.00am-4.00pm

No class on Friday 3 April. Classes will run in the school holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 6 March 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
7 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - tafesa.edu.au/courses/fee-free-tafe-courses. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1705 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for fee free.
Contact

Cost

Free

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Start Date

Mon 27 Apr 26

End Date

Mon 15 Jun 26

Class Times
Classes are held Monday & Tuesday 9.30am-3.00pm

No classes on public holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 22 April 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
7 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - tafesa.edu.au/courses/fee-free-tafe-courses. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1705 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for fee free.
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Cost

Free

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Start Date

Fri 20 Mar 26

End Date

Fri 26 Jun 26

Class Times
Induction Day 20 March 2026 8:00am - 3:30 pm

All other sessions on Fridays will run 10:15am - 6:00pm. No class on 3rd April, course will run during school holidays - 17 & 24 April.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 17 March 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
14 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - tafesa.edu.au/courses/fee-free-tafe-courses. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1705 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for fee free.
Contact

Cost

Free

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Start Date

Thu 26 Mar 26

End Date

Thu 25 Jun 26

Class Times
Induction Day 26 March 2026 8:00am - 3:30 pm

All other sessions on Thursdays will run 10:15am - 6:00pm, including 16 & 23 April- School Holidays

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 23 March 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
14 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - tafesa.edu.au/courses/fee-free-tafe-courses. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1705 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for fee free.
Contact

Cost

Free

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Start Date

Mon 27 Apr 26

End Date

Tue 16 Jun 26

Class Times
Classes are held on Monday & Tuesday 5pm-10pm.
No sessions on public holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 22 April 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
8 weeks
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Please check the TAFE website for eligibility - tafesa.edu.au/courses/fee-free-tafe-courses. If you are ineligible for this fee free course the full fee cost of $1705 will apply. Secondary school students not eligible for fee free.
Contact

Cost

Free

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For more details on short course enrolments, discounts, refunds, international student eligibility and more, please visit Applying for Short Courses
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