For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

The main types and styles of wine:

$295 per person

Requires at least 2-4weeks of self-study of the WSET supplied booklet before sitting the 1-day course lectures.... [-]

The course is designed to give International students not just theoretical and practical training in Italian Cuisine but a comprehensive Italian Experience, combining the Italian culinary culture, language, history, and the field trips. Students coming from all over the world have the opportunity to share the Italian Food Culture in a multicultural context. With the Italian Culinary Program - Basic Level by ALMA the students will begin to build their culinary skills. Through direct field trips, we introduce our students to the Italian food & wine culture, combined with training lessons to acquire the basic cooking techniques. The Basic Level, leading up to the Advanced Italian Culinary Program by ALMA is the first perfect step if you are looking for a complete study experience to become a professional chef of Italian Cuisine.... [-]

This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items.

Using discretion and judgment, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies, and procedures to guide work activities.

Entry Requirements (International Students)

Applicants will need to show they meet one of the following entry criteria:

ECOLE LENÔTRE PASTRY CHEF TRAINING

The Ecole Lenôtre provides its students and partners with cutting-edge training to facilitate, encourage, communicate and maintain high performance standards and excellence. The "Pastry Chef Ecole Lenôtre" training is aimed at adults who are passionate about cooking whether or not they are on a conversion course, and for professionals seeking to increase their field of expertise.

Eligibility for this course has the following pre-requisites:

Culinary Institute Kul IN and partner school ALMA la Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana are offering a new international joint program for students interested in specializing professionally in Italian cuisine.This 9-month program aims to produce fully trained professional cooks who are specialized in the art of Italian cuisine. The unique curriculum gives students the opportunity to practice their newly acquired skills, which they’ve gained through intensive courses at Kul IN and ALMA, by interning at elite Italian restaurants and hotels. Interning abroad gives students the invaluable opportunity to network internationally and connect with some of the most successful chefs in Italy and the world.PROGRAM DETAILS FOR PROFESSIONAL COOK OF ITALIAN CUISINE... [-]

Culinary Artists affection for food starts with production and continues to the plate and palate. They explore local food resources by working with organic farmers, digging clams, smoking salmon and scouring the forest for wild mushrooms. In our program, industry professionals will teach you cooking techniques to experiment with exciting ingredients and flavours. A career in Culinary Arts is a social and cultural experience. You'll bring communities together through food while innovating global culinary traditions.

You may choose to exit the program at the certificate plan level or continue for another year to complete the Culinary Arts Management diploma level of certification.... [-]

Qualifying as a Pastry Chef is new and innovative in Western Australia. This new trade qualification was approved by the Department of Training and Workplace Development in March 2010. This certificate provides you with the Chef Patissier qualification including a practical industry placement, students are also required to complete a minimum of 250 hours of industry work placement.

The Certificate III in Patisserie is equivalent to the off-the-job training of the Chef Patissier apprenticeship. The course includes industry internships providing you the necessary on-the-job experience in a pastry kitchen.

The process of qualifying with trade equivalence may take up to 3 years, however students are employed throughout this time in the industry gaining substantial and relevant experience. The placements are organised by ASCA.... [-]

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is a one year course comprising one semester of on-campus study and practical tuition, followed by one semester of paid Industry Placement (students can elect to do unpaid IP if desired). On campus, students learn in our purpose-built commercial kitchen, training under the guidance of our internationally experienced chefs. Whilst on IP, students can undertake up to 45 hours of paid work in a commercial kitchen. This is a very practical course, preparing students for a career as a cook or chef.

This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.... [-]

Our Diplôme de Cuisine is the most rigorous and comprehensive program in classic French culinary techniques available today. As you advance through the course (Basic, Intermediate and Superior) you will progressively learn and master the techniques of traditional and contemporary French cuisine.

Industry placement will give you the chance to work in a real hospitality business and put into practice the skills you have learned during your on-campus study. In an industry that is ever growing, this program gives you the skills and knowledge to make you a very desirable candidate to employers.

Offered in: Melbourne or Sydney... [-]

Next Application Period: June 1 - July 31, 2018

The Texas Tech Viticulture Certificate Program is designed for wine industry entrepreneurs and prospective vineyard managers seeking comprehensive knowledge of viticultural principles and commercial grape production practices. The program is produced by the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences at Texas Tech University and is headquartered at the Hill Country University Center in Fredericksburg, Texas. It is conveniently delivered through a combination of online courses and hands-on training in our own teaching vineyard.

The viticulture program consists of six courses, held over a two-year period. Successful completion of all six courses is required to receive the Professional Certificate in Viticulture. The certificate program operates on a cohort basis to enhance the learning experience and facilitate networking opportunities for participants. For this reason, the program is limited to 40 participants who are willing to make the commitment to move through all courses over the two-year period. Enrollment in individual courses is not available.... [-]

This eleven-week course offers you a thorough knowledge of basic cooking techniques. It’s designed for those who wish to become a professional cook and enter the food industry. It is also suitable for those wishing to learn the basics of classical cookery as a life skill. Students have the opportunity to cook on many different cooker types including Aga, Induction, Ceramic, and Gas. As well as practical cookery, there will be expert cookery demonstrations and lectures on various topics. The course is full time from 9.30 am to 4 pm. At the end of the course, you will sit both practical and a theory examination.

Some of the topics covered include:

The Basic Pâtisserie programme (Basic Certificate) is designed to give you a strong basic foundation from which to build your skills and knowledge within the hospitality industry. This exciting course introduces you to the various concepts, properties, and applications of Pâtisserie as you progressively learn to prepare a wide selection of cakes, desserts, and pastries. The demonstration and practical sessions will lead you to step by step through the basics of French Pâtisserie.

Applies in a comprehensive manner the best practices of operation and administration in the restaurant industry, to maximize the profits of the culinary business.

The Basic Culinary Arts program prepares students for many contemporary employment opportunities. These include Chef, Cook, Specialty and Ethnic Restaurant Operations, Food and Beverage Service, Fast Foods Operations, and Food Service in schools and day-care centers for the young and elderly.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Old as humans, sacred as ancient rites, so valuable that they were considered gods' gifts to humankind, the olive tree and olive oil appeared in the Mediterranean Basin and became dominant and permanent fixtures of its landscape. This course delves into history and culture of the olive tree and olive oil, while it emphasizes their nutritional value.

In this online course, you will learn how to classify olive oil according to its quality characteristics and how to produce high-quality olive oil. You will also learn how olive oil has been a source of inspiration and how several artists used it in order to create works of art from ancient times till today. The content of this course presents the varieties and characteristics of olives and the various types of olive oil that are destined to be consumed and used in recipes based on Mediterranean diet.... [-]