Future Chef Job Ready Program

Introduction

If you have a passion for food and love the idea of working in a fun and fast-paced professional kitchen, creating beautiful and delicious dishes, the Future Chef Job Ready Program offers you training combined with work placement in a commercial kitchen, plus the opportunity to connect with apprenticeship opportunities and get cooking on your future chef career!

Skilled chefs are in high demand here in Western Australia, and all over the world — you’ll have a smörgåsbord of job opportunities to choose from, for years to come.

Everyone is welcome to register for this program — young people, mature age persons and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Course Outline

CORE UNITS

Unit Code	Unit Description
SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC023	Use food preparation equipment
SITHKOP009	Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHCCC028	Prepare appetisers and salads

• To achieve this accredited skill set, 5 units must be completed.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements to study this qualification, although students must be able to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and identification.

Students must also complete a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to assist VTS in identifying a learner’s eligibility and individual needs.

Delivery

The delivery of this course includes classroom-based face to face training, practical training and supported self-study and research.

Additionally, you will be required to complete 4 days of work placement.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for government subsidised training you must:

Be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold an eligible visa:
- Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790, or 820 visa.
- Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491, or 494 visa.
- Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790.
- Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786.
- Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449.
- Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a sub-class 866.
Your primary residence must be in Western Australia.
You must no longer be attending school.
Be at least 15 years old.

Learning Resources

VTS provides the student with the required learning resources.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL is available, please contact VTS for more information.

AE766 - Future Chef Job Ready Program

If you’re passionate about food and love the buzz of a professional kitchen, the Future Chef Job Ready Program offers hands-on training and real-world work placement in a commercial kitchen. Build your skills, connect with apprenticeships and cook up your future chef career!