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.

Start Date

Mon 16 Feb 26

End Date

Mon 29 Jun 26

Class Times
Course runs every Monday 9am - 4pm

No classes on public holidays or school holidays. Make up session on 29 June for any missed classes.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 11 February 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.
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Location
Start Date

Tue 17 Feb 26

End Date

Tue 2 Jun 26

Class Times
Classes are held Tuesday 9.00am-3.30pm
Classes will be held at Kadina Campus & Moonta Bowling Club.

No classes during the April school holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 11 February 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.
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Start Date

Fri 6 Feb 26

End Date

Fri 12 Jun 26

Class Times
Classes are held on Fridays 9am-3pm

No classes on public holidays

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 3 February 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
16 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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Free

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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.
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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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Free

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Start Date

Mon 9 Feb 26

End Date

Tue 31 Mar 26

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

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 4 February 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.
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Free

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Start Date

Thu 19 Feb 26

End Date

Thu 4 Jun 26

Class Times
Induction Day 19 February 2026 8:00am - 3:30 pm

All other sessions on Thursdays will run 10:15am - 6:00pm. No sessions on public holidays or school holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 16 February 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.
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Cost

Free

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Start Date

Thu 26 Feb 26

End Date

Fri 17 Apr 26

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

All other sessions on Thursday & Friday will run 10:15am - 6:00pm with the exception of 16 & 17 April which will run 1.15pm-6pm. No sessions on public holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 23 February 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 6 Mar 26

End Date

Fri 12 Jun 26

Class Times
Induction Day 6 March 2026 8:00am - 3:30 pm

All other sessions on Fridays will run 10:15am - 6:00pm. No sessions on public holidays.

Please Note: Registrations for this course close on 2 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.
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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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