To make an informed choice about the suitability of a course, you must consider the essential skills and knowledge, in addition to the critical aspects of assessment of that course.
Please review the inherent requirements listed below and determine whether you might experience challenges in meeting them. If you think you might experience challenges related to your disability, health condition or for any other reason, you should discuss your concerns with the Program Area, a Student Services Staff member or a Disability Access and Equity Officer.
The information on this page is applicable for the following qualifications:
Core Requirements
- Maintain high levels of personal hygiene
- Ability to follow and maintain safe food handling standards and procedures
- Capability to lift and carry kitchen equipment following WHS practices.
- Flexibility to bend, reach, and move around the butchery are quickly and safely
- Able to stand for long periods
- Able to use hands and fingers to handle, cut, and prepare food items efficiently and safely.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including punctuality and attendance
- Numeracy skills for weighing and adjusting ingredients
- Learning skills to retain knowledge on policies and procedures
- Able to clearly communicate (verbal and written) with team members, supervisors, and customers
- Able to understand and receive instructions, constructive feedback, and customer requests
- Willingness to prepare and present a range of meats
- Safely handle and prepare dishes containing nuts and other common allergens
- Computer skills to utilise online learning platform, Blackboard
South Metropolitan TAFE acknowledges and respects all cultural and religious beliefs. Adjustments to recipes and uniforms can be made to accommodate these beliefs whenever feasible, in accordance with the constraints and integrity of the training package. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss any concerns prior to enrolment.
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