student success
Our student achievements are recognised by professional associations across Australia. Each year more than 5000 students successfully complete hotel, catering and tourism programs and gain qualifications from TAFE NSW, North Coast Institute. Industry demand for our graduates is high as their qualifications are accredited nationally and recognised internationally. The School encourages students to broaden their horizons and display their talents by participating in intra-school, national and international competitions. Students, Australian and worldwide, appreciate the opportunities provided and choose to complete their training at the School.

program content
The Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts Program uses innovative and interactive learning methods to help students to realise their full potential. The program is structured over 45 weeks, consisting of three 15 week semesters, from January to December.
Students spend 40 hours per week participating in:

• Theory and practical classes in cookery and management skills
• Work placement in fine dining establishments
• On-site tours in the hotel industry
• Guest lectures in cookery management and related areas
• Self-directed project work

English language training
English language training is available at the North Coast Institute's English Language Centre. Students can study English from Elementary to Advanced English in a direct entry program.

the professional advantage
With over 1000 hours of quality instruction, 600 hours of industry placement and 200 hours of self-directed project work our program provides a springboard to a career in the world’s fastest growing industry.

career paths
Graduates of the Commercial Cookery/Culinary Arts Program are equipped with professional skills and experience to fast track their career to:

Apprentice, Trainee
Assistant Chef
Sectional Chef, Chef de Partie
Second Chef
Head Chef, Executive Chef
Owner operator of a fine dining restaurant

the school’s on-site training facilities:
• Three state-of-the-art commercial kitchens
• Restaurant – The Caldera, with seating for 150 patrons
• Cocktail bar and cellar
• 5 star reception and front office
• 5 star hotel rooms for accommodation services
• Tourism and travel simulated office
• Food science laboratory
• Computer laboratories with Internet access
• Comprehensive library
• Counselling and learning support services

campus life
Our students enjoy on-campus services and activities organised by an active student association and our campuses feature relaxing BBQ, entertainment areas and coffee shops.

accommodation
Homestay, farmstay or rental accommodation is availabele. On-site accommodation is available at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.

course fees
Australian students: A$11,950
International students: A$15,000
Materials and uniform: A$750

• employment skills
• applied nutrition
• products promotion
• the hospitality industry
• conflict resolution
• hospitality work experience
• monitoring catering revenue and costs
• establishing and maintaining quality control
• monitoring workplace operations
• hospitality, health, safety and security
• leading and managing people
• Interpreting financial information
• management fundamentals
• hospitality stock control
• cuisine knowledge
• financial record keeping
• planing and managing meetings
• monitoroing staff performance
• recruiting and selecting staff
• managing workplace relations

entry requirements
Year 12 or equivalent or Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent or 4 years industry experience. Students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. Accepted standards include:

IELTS – 5.5 with no band less than 5
TOEFL – Paper based test 530,
computer based test 213

austudy and abstudy
(applicable to Australian students only)
Austudy provides income support, on a non-competitive basis, to students 16 years of age and over undertaking approved full-time secondary or tertiary studies. Abstudy provides a living allowance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in both full-time and part-time study. Further information may be obtained from Centrelink.

visas for international students
Students must obtain a student visa prior to commencing the course.
Students may apply for a work permit once they have commenced the course. An international student can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full-time during vacation.
For more information on student visas, please check with the immigration web site at www.immi.gov.au

application for enrolment
australian students
Prospective students who are Australian residents should complete a North Coast Institute Student Registration form (PDF, 177KB) for the Tourism and Hospitality Faculty and forward to North Coast Institute, PO Box 528, Port Macquarie 2444 NSW. Students will then be asked to attend an interview in person or by phone.

international students
Overseas residents should complete the International Student Application form and send to the North Coast Institute. Certified copies of all supporting documentation must accompany the application. Official translations of documents must also be included.