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TO EVERYTHING

The universal enjoyment of food and the happiness of diners is something we constantly consider and teach our students as we train them to meet and exceed the expectations of food lovers everywhere.

Our Culinary Arts programs include the

Australian Commercial Cookery and

Patisserie courses, both focused on

teaching the skills and knowledge of

preparing and presenting food to the

highest possible standards that lead our

students to graduation and ultimately

their future careers as professional chefs.

For the qualified chef food and cooking

can be an art form and a lifestyle. It is

exhilarating to consider that people

from around the world will continue

to seek out new destinations, new

restaurants, hotels and cafes and new

food experiences. The enjoyment and

satisfaction of people experiencing

culinary delights everywhere is

ultimately the chef’s responsibility.

We invite you to share our philosophy

and look forward to helping

you begin a life-long journey of

discovering the culinary arts.

Alan Williams

Managing Director

Welcome to the Australian School

of Culinary Arts. For 21 years as

the Australian School of Tourism

& Hotel Management we have

taken our students closer to being

the chefs they want to be.

Now today our school has expanded to

include the Australian School of Culinary

Arts (ASCA), a school solely devoted

to the teaching of Culinary Arts and

to developing aspiring young chefs.

Our Perth school is closer to the city

centre. Our students are closer to the

energy of the kitchens in the big hotels.

Our focus on practical training takes

you closer to the real world experience

you need to achieve the transition

from being a student to becoming

a qualified Chef or Chef Patissier.

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TO BEING THE BEST

Six time winner of the Training Provider of the Year in the Salon Olympia Culinary WA.

At the Australian School of Culinary Arts (ASCA) the right

attitude is just as important as talent and hard work. We

teach our students the value of self-discipline, respect and

positivity. We encourage a professional mindset and every

day our students dress as though they are already working

professionals. This is the sort of practice that sets our

students apart.

Award Winning TrainingThe training we offer you at ASCA is multi award winning

and in culinary arts we are one of Australia’s most awarded

schools. Six times in the past ten years as ASTHM we have

won the Training Provider of the Year in the Salon Olympia

Culinary WA.

Our dedication to excellence and your career gives you the

perfect start. As well as the renowned Australian Commercial

Cookery and Patisserie Qualifications, ASCA students

can choose to progress to a Diploma of Hospitality at the

Australian School of Tourism & Hotel Management (ASTHM)

to give them a broader based knowledge of hospitality

enterprises or as a pathway to a hotel management degree.

Australian QualificationsSIT20307 Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

SIT30807 Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

SIT31107 Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)

SIT50307 Diploma of Hospitality

Better EquippedOur world-class training facilities include:

• 1 Commercial kitchen

• 1 Commercial patisserie kitchen

• 17 lecture and tutorial rooms with audio visual

• University standard IT & online student management

• Fully equipped restaurant & bar

• rooms division & hotel reception with industry

standard software

• reference library and online library database

• Student Cafe with Wireless Internet Service

TO THE GOOD LIFEGetting AroundPerth has an excellent public transport system including river

ferries. The Australian School of Culinary Arts (ASCA) sits in

the heart of the city, just five minutes walk from the central

station. The city is also serviced by many international and

national airlines.

For more information about Perth please visit:

cityofperth.wa.gov.au

westernaustralia.com

Perth, Western AustraliaPerth is Western Australia’s capital city and offers some of

the world’s best living. Superb weather and a city nestled

between the Indian Ocean and the Swan river makes

recreation easy for all. Mining and resources, a thriving

business culture and close links with Asia make Perth a

prosperous and dynamic location.

The city hosts a huge community of Australian and

international students all happy to be studying in this

idyllic place.

The Great Outdoorslong, warm summers combined with beautiful beaches,

parklands and endless food destinations to create an amazing

outdoor lifestyle. Our students have access to incredible

shopping, restaurants, cafes, clubs and night life, as well as

theatre, music, art galleries, festivals and sports events.


TO YOUR CAREER

The global hospitality industry presents a huge array of

career opportunities at hotels, resorts, restaurants, hospitals,

theme parks, sports grounds and more. While people

continue to travel for business and pleasure and enjoy

food and drink there will always be great opportunities for

qualified chefs.

The challenge of achieving your chef qualification requires

commitment and dedication, passion and flare.

You will need to pursue technical excellence and a desire

to continue learning. The apprentice chef and indeed the

executive chef are both at their best only while they continue

to improve their skills and expand their knowledge.

Cookery qualifications open many doors, each one leading to an exciting and secure future.


Five Pathways to Your Career

TO BEING A REAL CHEF

The Australian School of Culinary Arts (ASCA) offers five distinct career paths leading to your qualification as a chef.

Each path is a recognised route to achieving your Trade Qualifications in Australia.

Your Pathway Options

The apprentice chef and the executive chef are both at their best only while they continue to improve their skills and expand their knowledge.


1. CERTIFICATE III IN HOSPITALITY (COMMERCIAL COOKERY)

1 Year Full Time

This course gives you the skills and knowledge to complete all of the off-the-job requirements of the Chef Apprenticeship. It includes practical training & employment in a

commercial kitchen.

2. CERTIFICATE III IN HOPSITALITY (PATISSERIE)

1 Year Full Time

This course gives you the skills and knowledge to complete all of the off-the-job requirements of the Patissier Apprenticeship. It includes practical training & employment in a commercial

pastry kitchen.

3. CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)

6 Months Full Time

Pre-apprenticeship Course

The Pre-Apprenticeship is a pathway course for Australian students to gain entry into a full time apprenticeship upon successful completion. It also serves as a foundation course for international students who wish to gain practical

cookery skills.

4. CHEF APPRENTICESHIP (PATISSIEROR CHEF)

3 Years Full Time

Apprenticeship Course

The Apprenticeship is only available to permanent Australian residents/citizens, apprenticeships are undertaken while you are employed and combine both on-the-job training and off-the-job training

with us 1 day per week.

5. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

rPl is available to anyone who has learned while working in a commercial kitchen. When assessed, these skills may make students eligible for course credit.

Successful graduates have the skills and knowledge to be employed as an Apprentice, a Chef or a Chef Patissier.

CERTIFICATE III IN HOSPITALITY (COMMERCIAL COOKERY)1 Year Full Time

Qualifying as a chef in Australia is more accessible and

flexible than ever. This certificate gives our students

the institutional based equivalent of the Trade Chef

qualification. Including practical industry placement,

students are required to complete a minimum of 250 hours

of employment.

After completing the qualification students are required to

gain relevant on-the-job experience in a commercial kitchen.

Following completion of the appropriate industry experience

and a rPl assessment (refer to page 9), students can apply

for the ASCA Trade Chef qualification.

BenefitsThe Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

is equivalent to the off-the-job training of the chef

apprenticeship. The course includes industry internships

providing you the necessary on-the-job experience in a

commercial 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.

COURSE SUBJECTS SIT30807

COR001 Introduction to CookerySITHCCC001A Organise & prepare food

SITHCCC002A Present food

SITHCCC003A receive & store kitchen supplies

SITHCCC004A Clean & maintain kitchen premises

SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery

SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures

SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook & serve food for food service

COR002 Pastries & DessertsSITHCCC013A Prepare hot & cold desserts

SITHCCC014A Prepare pastries, cakes & yeast goods

SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures

COR003 Cold LarderSITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers & salads

SITHCCC007A Prepare sandwiches

SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces & soups

COR004B Hospitality OperationsSITHIND001A Develop & update hospitality

industry knowledge

SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues & customers

SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment

SITXOHS001B Follow health, safety & security procedures

COR005 Kitchen EssentialsSITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations

SITXCOM004A Communicate on the telephone

SITXHrM001A Coach others in job skills

HlTFA301B Apply first aid

CC001 Hot Kitchen & Food Service ISITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs

& farinaceous dishes

SITHCCC011A Select, prepare & cook seafood

CC002 Hot Kitchen & Food Service IISITHCCC010A Select, prepare & cook poultry

SITHCCC012A Select, prepare & cook meat

CC003 A la Carte, Buffet & Dietary CookingSITHCCC015A Plan & prepare food for buffets

SITHCCC016A Develop cost effective menus

SITHCCC029A Prepare foods according to dietary

& cultural needs

SITHCCC028A Prepare, cook & serve food for menus

Note:

The course is not suitable for persons unable to handle meat,

seafood, poultry or dairy products.


CERTIFICATE III IN HOSPITALITY (PATISSERIE)1 Year Full Time

Qualifying as a patissier 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 employment.

After completing the qualification students are required

to gain relevant on-the-job experience in a pastry kitchen.

Following completion of the appropriate industry experience

and a rPl assessment (refer to page 9), students can apply

for the ASCA Trade Patissier qualification.

BenefitsThe Certificate III in Hospitality (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.
















industry knowledge




COR005 Kitchen EssentialsSITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations

SITXCOM004A Communicate on the telephone

SITXHrM001A Coach others in job skills

HlTFA301B Apply first aid

PAT001 Specialist Pastries & CakesSITHPAT001A Prepare & produce pastries

SITHPAT002A Prepare & produce cakes

SITHPAT003A Prepare & produce yeast goods

SITHPAT009A Prepare desserts to meet special

dietary requirements

PAT002 Advanced Tortes & GateauxSITHPAT004A Prepare bakery products for patisseries

SITHPAT005A Prepare & present gateaux, tortes & cakes

PAT003 Advanced ConfectionarySITHPAT007A Prepare & display petits fours

SITHPAT008A Prepare & model marzipan

SITHPAT010A Prepare & display sugar work

Note:

The course is not suitable for persons unable to handle meat,

seafood, poultry or dairy products.

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industry knowledge




Notes:

The course is not suitable for persons unable to

handle meat, seafood, poultry or dairy products.

CHEF or PATISSIER CHEF APPRENTICESHIP

Available to permanent Australian residents, apprenticeships

are undertaken while you are employed and getting on-the-

job training to support the high quality off-the-job training

we provide at ASCA. You and your employer sign training

agreements with a selected Australian Apprentice Centre to

be indentured into your chosen apprenticeship.

employed apprentice chefs/patissiers must nominate to

complete the required off-the-job training with ASCA while

they continue workplace training.

Another popular option is to complete a Pre-Apprenticeship -

the Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) - before

starting your apprenticeship. This is popular because it allows

you to start the employment you prefer and complete your

apprenticeship with the employer of your choice.

You will also be able to apply for a half year term reduction

when you finish your apprenticeship.

CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY (KITCHEN OPERATIONS)6 Months Full Time - Pre Apprenticeship

This pre-apprenticeship course offers a pathway for

Australian students into a full time apprenticeship on

successful completion or as a foundation course for

international students who want to gain a broad skill base.

Students will be taught practical cooking skills and excellent

overall product knowledge. Topics include food preparation

and presentation techniques with a variety of ingredients.

The course includes a high level of practical training so you

get first hand work experience as a chef.

OpportunitiesStudents are employed in a commercial kitchen to gain the

required real experiences. Successful graduates have the skills

and knowledge to be employed as cooks, non-trades people

or apprentices.

Australian citizens or Permanent residents who complete

the course successfully are guaranteed placement into a Chef

Apprenticeship. Successful completion of this course will

enable a term reduction when you start your apprenticeship.















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Your Assessor will discuss your self-

evaluation, evidence and previous work

experience.

You will answer questions about your work

experience to identify your knowledge

and skills and how they relate to the units

applied for.

If you are ready to enrol your Assessor

will guide you through the units so your

application can be processed.

It will be decided if you can proceed to the

next step or need to undergo gap training

with ASCA.

Your Assessor will organise with your

employer a practical skills test at your

workplace (if appropriate) or an alternate

location.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate

your practical competence with a focus

on the broad skills required in commercial

kitchens.

TO YOUR QUALIFICATION

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Every student is given the opportunity to have existing skills formally recognised. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is

available to anyone who has experience working in a commercial kitchen or pastry kitchen but does not have formal Australian

Trade Chef Qualifications.

Three Stages of AssessmentASCA has a simple process for rPl developed for a fast and efficient turnaround from application to recommendation.

This process can take between one and six months depending on the quality of the application.

ASCA will give you your application information before you start the 3 step process.

Assess your competence against the

qualification you apply for.

You may or may not have documentary

evidence. You can apply without evidence

and your Assessor will help you with this.

Supply contact details for work referees

who can confirm your skills. You will be

given a list of suggested evidence to

demonstrate your competency in particular

units.

If you do not have suitable evidence your

Assessor will assist you.

When your self-evaluation is complete,

make an interview appointment with our

Director of Culinary Arts and enrol for rPl.

After the AssessmentYour Assessor will advise you of the units of competency

you completed successfully, whether you have gained the full

qualification or if gaps have been identified. Skill gaps can be

addressed through additional training with ASCA.

Successful candidates who demonstrate the full range of

knowledge required will be awarded a Certificate III

in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate III

in Hospitality (Patisserie). Students are also eligible to apply

for the ASCA Trade Chef qualification or the ASCA Trade

Patissier qualification.

Candidates who cannot demonstrate the full range of

knowledge required will be awarded a Statement of

Attainment indicating units successfully completed as

partial completion of a Certificate III in Hospitality

(Commercial Cookery) or Certificate III in Hospitality

(Patisserie) qualification.


Step 1.

Self Evaluation

Step 2.

Enrolment and interview with the Assessor

Step 3.

Practical demonstration of your skills

Practical and theoretical courses with a real world work placement


DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY

1 Year Full Time

Planning and execution are paramount for discerning

managers and the Diploma of Hospitality’s services oriented

approach is focused on a range of management skills. This

Diploma integrates theory and practical by combining

carefully selected, nationally recognised vocational units

to give students the opportunity to put their learning into

practice while they complete their course.

Students also become familiar with the practicalities of

hospitality industry work in areas like restaurant, bar and

function service and hotel reception. Our students are

required to develop their own leadership styles consistent

with a Diploma level qualification.


DIP0011 Communication in Organisations

DIP0002 Introduction to Tourism and

Hospitality Management

DIP0003 Introduction to Tourism and

Hospitality Marketing

DIP0013 Front Office Management

DIP0005 Human resource Management in

Tourism and Hospitality

DIP0012 Financial Information for Decision Making

DIP0014 Tourism and Hospitality Services

Management

DIP0008 Food and Beverage Management

The Diploma of Hospitality is awarded by the Australian

School of Tourism & Hotel Management.

TO THE TOP

TO A TRUE SUCCESS STORY

I was 7 when my grandmother let me help

cook scones and I realised I loved cooking.

I didn’t love school but ASCA formerly ASTHM,

was different because I was pursuing

my passion. The teachers were fantastic,

especially Mel Simpson, a realist who told us

when we got it right, and when we didn’t.

I did my apprenticeship at Windows, Burswood

Resort’s fine dining restaurant where I learned an

incredible amount and qualified one year early.

I worked at the original Black Toms and then

WA’s largest meat exporter Rod Russell.

I cooked for his international clients and

family. Rod was building on the Mandurah

canals when he spotted the Scusi site and

offered me the opportunity to open my

own place. I grabbed it with both hands.

Since opening Scusi we have won 4 gold

plates and are in the running for this year’s

Prix D’Honour for Excellence in Health, the

Gold Plate’s highest achievable accolade.

I thoroughly recommend the courses and ASCA.

AShley pArnhAMCHEF AND RESTAURATEUR, SCUSI

TO EVERYTHING YOU NEEDTools & Text BooksA basic set of cookery tools is the minimum

requirement for Cookery and Patisserie courses.

These are needed by week two of the course.

Students must also purchase text books for their studies.

A list of required course materials and text books for

the first semester will be sent to students with their

letter of offer and is also available on our web site.

Industry Work PlacementsBefore starting placements all students must meet

our internship placement standards. Students

are assessed on the following criteria:

• Satisfactory attendance record

• High standards of personal grooming and appearance

appropriate for the industry as identified in the

Student Handbook

• Demonstrate the required level of skill and knowledge to

complete the placement

Skills Recognition & Advanced StandingOur students get the opportunity to apply for recognition

of Prior learning (rPl) during enrolment. Students who

want to apply for credit transfer or rPl must make sure

all applications are completed before the course starts.

Advanced Standing/Credit Transfer is recognition

that may be granted to enrolled students for study

at appropriate institutions (normally competed

within the last ten years) or professional experience

in an area relevant to the current course.

To apply for Advanced Standing towards your

course, complete and return the Advanced Standing

Application form available on our web site.

Find out more about any of the following Student & enrolment information at asca.edu.au

Student OrientationThe week before each semester, all new students are

required to attend the orientation week. Students get

the opportunity to meet academic staff, get to know

our location, facilities and meet fellow students. They

also receive advice about our professional and academic

expectations. Students also receive course materials,

handbooks and instruction on Myenrolment.

Student Services & AdmissionsOur student services and admissions departments have a

wide range of responsibilities spanning the student’s journey

from recruitment to administration and support. Our highly

qualified staff will handle your application, enrolment,

re-enrolment, fees, accommodation bookings and any

other questions that you may have during your studies.

School AttireASCA students need to wear the chef uniform for all

practical sessions. Students will be notified of chef uniform

requirements and recommended suppliers with their

letter of offer. Details are also available on our web site.

For sessions in a classroom environment students

may wear black or grey business trousers or skirts,

black or grey business jacket, sweater or vests with

a white business style shirt. Ties are not essential but

students should feel free to wear a tie if they like.

Business attire can be ordered through the school or students

are welcome to wear items from their own wardrobe.


Working & EarningInternational students can work 20 hours a week

during school terms and full time during breaks.

The wages you earn will assist with your living

expenses but will not be sufficient to cover the cost

of tuition and living while studying in Australia.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)It is an Australian Government requirement that all

international students have Overseas Student Health

Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their visa in Australia.

International students must pay the cost of their OSHC

for the duration of their visa with their tuition fees

once accepted on a course. Medibank Private is the

provider and fees can be viewed at medibank.com

TO HOMEOur students are welcomed to Perth, a beautiful city full of

life and career opportunities – the perfect place to make

home while they study and work towards their future.

ASCA is proud to host a number of international

students from over 50 different countries. You’ll find

our school and our city are wonderful places to be.

Student Visa ApplicantsApplicants with english as a second language

must demonstrate one of the following levels

of language to qualify for a place:

• IelTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in each band) or

• TOeFl 525 or

• 195 (Computer Based Score) or

• CeFr B2 or

• eurocentres level 6 or

• General english Upper Intermediate or higher

Students who do not meet the required english

level are eligible for enrolment by ASCA into an

intensive english course at eurocentres Perth.

Find out more at eurocentres.com

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TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTUREApplicationsSelection for study is based on individual merit and

applicants must attend an interview to assess their

personality, character, attitude to the service industry and

relevant work experience. The application process is:

• Submit the Application for Admission in this brochure with

the Application Fee (International Applicants only)

• Include your resume using the template at asca.edu.au

• Include certified copies of your school reports and

academic transcripts (certified translations to english)

Applicants must attend a selection interview at ASCA or the

office of one of our appointed education agents. Mature age

applicants with satisfactory levels of industry experience will

be assessed individually.

Course FeesAll course fees contribute positively to every student’s

learning experience. Current fees are available on our

web site.

Fees include:

• All course tuition and assessment

• Student Handbook & Subject Guides

• Student ID & Student Concession Card

• Myenrolment & MyWebmail student account

• english language support

• remedial support lessons (weekly)

• excursions and educational trips

• Free printing allowance

• Wireless network and broadband internet access

• Full range of Student Support Services

Admissions RequirementsASCA welcomes students into our certificate courses who are

at least 15 years old and have achieved a satisfactory result in

the Australian equivalent of Year 10 or higher.

Making an ApplicationAll applicants must complete the Application for Admission

Form. You will find this form in this brochure and on our

web site. Please submit the form with your supporting

documentation to:

The Admissions Office,

Australian College of Applied Education,

641 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australian, 6000

Offers of AdmissionSuccessful applicants will receive a letter of Offer and

Acceptance. To secure your place, the first semester tuition

fee must be received by ASCA’s Admissions Office by the

date specified on the offer.


Our students get real world experience working in many of the leading restaurants, patisseries and hotels throughout Perth while they study.

Our students enjoy the unique opportunity to gain experience in the very best professional kitchens.

Awards

• Silver Award, Western Australian Tourism Awards 2007 for

Industry education

• Silver Award, Western Australian Tourism Awards 2006 for

Industry education

• Winner, Western Australian Tourism Awards 2003 for

education and Training

• Winner, Tourism Training Australia Award 2001, 2002

Best Practice in Training and education for the Tourism

and Hospitality Industry

• Winner, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004

Australian Culinary Foundation

Training Provider of the Year

• Winner, 2001 Industry Training Council Awards

Most outstanding contribution to the Hospitality

and Tourism Industry

• Winner, 2001 restaurant & Catering Industry Association

Best Service Provider Award

• Finalist, 2001, 2002, 2004 Telstra Small Business Awards

Registration & Memberships

All courses in the brochure are registered by the Training

Accreditation Council.

• Accredited Tourism Business - Australia

• Programs Accredited by Tourism & Hospitality education,

International Centre of excellence (THe-ICe)

• Member of The Association of Australian Hotel

Schools (AAHS)

• Member of Australian Culinary Federation (ACF)

• Corporate Member of Australia Hotels Association (AHA)

• Member of registered City Guilds International

examination Centre (City & Guilds International)

• Member of restaurant & Catering Industry

Association (rCI)

• Member of Western Australian Private education &

Training Industry Association (WAPeTIA)

• Member of Perth education City

• Member of Australian Council for Private education

& Training


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TO BEING THE BEST

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Australian School of Culinary Arts

641 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000

T (61) 8 9322 3202

F (61) 8 9321 3698

E [email protected]

W asca.edu.au

Perth Hospitality Professionals Pty Ltd ACN 58 009 369 797CRICOS Provider Code: 01303K

Disclaimer: The information in this brochure was correct at time of publication. (Nov 2010) Please see our web site for up to date information on courses, fees, uniforms and key dates.

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