TAFE Queensland
2 years
Earn a dual qualification combining culinary expertise with hospitality management. This 2-year program prepares you to work as a chef or restaurant manager in Australia's thriving hospitality industry through hands-on training in professional kitchens and management skills.
International students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency with Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Completion of Year 10 or equivalent is required. Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualifications indicating likely success. Applicants must be minimum 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study. Students under 18 require adequate welfare arrangements as per Australian Department of Home Affairs requirements.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management covers 33 units including core competencies in food preparation equipment, basic cookery methods, appetisers and salads, stocks and sauces, vegetable and egg dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, poultry and meat dishes, seafood preparation, cakes and pastries, special dietary requirements, and professional cooking operations. Students also study recipe planning and costing, menu design, food safety programs, and workplace health and safety. The Diploma of Hospitality Management adds 28 units focusing on customer service excellence, quality service practices, conflict management, financial management and budgeting, legal compliance, staff rostering and leadership, business relationships, and operational management. Elective units include bar operations, espresso coffee preparation, cocktail service, accommodation reception, and marketing coordination.
TAFE Queensland is an internationally recognised education provider offering practical, hands-on experience in purpose-built classrooms, laboratories and workshops with industry-standard equipment and tools. The institution provides comprehensive international student support with dedicated advisors to assist settlement in Australia. The dual award structure allows students to earn two qualifications efficiently, with the Diploma achievable in just 6 additional months after the Certificate IV. TAFE's established partnerships with industry employers and training restaurants provide authentic learning environments serving real customers.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in the hospitality industry including roles as Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Motel Manager, Banquet Manager, Functions Manager, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Club Manager, Front Office Manager, and Unit Manager in Catering Operations. The dual qualification enhances job prospects and provides pathways to further study at partner universities, with many institutions offering full year credit towards degree programs.