Location of Course:

• Classroom: Suite 203/118 Church Street Parramatta NSW 2150
• Commercial training kitchen: Kitchen United, Suite 203A/118 Church Street Parramatta NSW 2150

Delivery Mode:

This course is delivered using the following delivery modes:

• Face-to-face mode in the classroom and the commercial training kitchen
• Structured distance learning mode which will be conducted using technology-based tools (zoom) to facilitate communication
• Mandatory work placement in an approved work placement venue

Duration:

This course is delivered using the following delivery modes:

• This course will be delivered over 78 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each and 18 weeks of holidays.

LMSC has the following course entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Completed Australian Year 12 or its overseas equivalent or an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate III or higher

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that LMSC can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.

In addition, all students who are undertaking this qualification must have the following resources while in class:

• A laptop or computer that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar.

What can I expect?

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

S. No	Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/ Elective
1	SITXCCS015	Enhance customer service experiences	C
2	SITXCCS016	Develop and manage quality customer service practices	C
3	SITXCOM010	Manage conflict	C
4	SITXFIN009	Manage finances within a budget	C
5	SITXFIN010	Prepare and monitor budgets	C
6	SITXGLC002	Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law	C
7	SITXHRM008	Roster staff	C
8	SITXHRM009	Lead and manage people	C
9	SITXMGT004	Monitor work operations	C
10	SITXMGT005	Establish and conduct business relationships	C
11	SITXWHS007	Implement and monitor work health and safety practices	C
12	SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety	E Group A
13	SITHCCC043*	Work effectively as a cook	E Group B
14	SITHCCC023*	Use food preparation equipment	E Group C
15	SITHCCC026*	Package prepared foodstuff	E Group C
16	SITHCCC027*	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery	E Group C
17	SITHCCC028*	Prepare appetisers and salads	E Group C
18	SITHCCC029*	Prepare stocks, sauces and soups	E Group C
19	SITHCCC030*	Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes	E Group C
20	SITHCCC031*	Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes	E Group C
21	SITHCCC035*	Prepare poultry dishes	E Group C
22	SITHCCC036*	Prepare meat dishes*	E Group C
23	SITHCCC037*	Prepare seafood dishes*	E Group C
24	SITHCCC038*	Produce and serve food for buffets	E Group C
25	SITHCCC040*	Prepare and serve cheese	E Group C
26	SITHCCC041*	Produce cakes, pastries and breads*	E Group C
27	SITHCCC042*	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements	E Group C
28	BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	E Group D

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

PC	Minimum Requirements
Processor	Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later)
RAM	4 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space	3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor Resolution	1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics Processor Acceleration Requirements	OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

MacOS	Minimum Requirements
Processor	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating System	macOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave)
RAM	2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space	4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor Resolution	1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended
Graphics Processor Acceleration Requirements	OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Name of Software	Associated Costs	Details
Office 365	$129 annually	More Info
Laptop Details	$450 (approximate only)	Any laptop that meets the specifications above Various

How much does it cost?

The costs for this course are as follows:

Item	Cost
Enrolment fee	$200 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
Course fees	Total cost is AUD $21,000
Material fees	$1500 (includes uniform, toolkit and shoes) (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement)
Non-tuition fees	May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website.

*Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. LMSC provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at Study Australia.

Course Credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.lmsc.edu.au.

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

How can I apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

• Copy of your passport
• Academic certificate/s
• Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Where to from here?

If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with LMSC International Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.lmscollege.com.au