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

As part of the registration process you will need to complete a Participant Agreement Form - you can download this form from the Files & Resources tab below.

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 Participant Agreement 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.

Start Date

Mon 10 Aug 26

End Date

Mon 23 Nov 26

Class Times
Course runs every Monday 9am - 4pm

No classes during school holidays (28 Sep & 5 Oct).

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 5 August 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

Opens 1 Jun 2026
Location
Start Date

Fri 14 Aug 26

End Date

Fri 13 Nov 26

Class Times
Classes are held every Friday 9.00am-4.00pm

Classes WILL run in the school holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 11 August 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

Opens 1 Jun 2026
Start Date

Fri 14 Aug 26

End Date

Fri 27 Nov 26

Class Times
Induction Day is Friday 14th August, 8:00am - 3:30 pm

All other sessions on Fridays will run 10:15am - 6:00pm (no classes 2nd & 9th October)

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 11 August 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

Opens 1 Jun 2026
Start Date

Mon 19 Oct 26

End Date

Tue 1 Dec 26

Class Times
Induction Session is Monday 19th October, 5pm - 10pm

Classes are held on Monday & Tuesdays nights, 5pm - 10pm.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 13 October 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

Opens 1 Jun 2026

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