About this program
Are you ready to fast-track your career and enter the industry seamlessly? The Diplôme CordonTec® will give you the fundamental techniques, skill and know-how in not one but four disciplines – cuisine, pâtisserie, boulangerie (breadmaking) and service.
Suitable for high school leavers or career changers looking to work in a high-end restaurants or luxury hotels, this program will offer you the best of everything, packed tightly into an eight-month program.
The best part? Choose to complete the whole program or go à la carte by picking and choosing what area interests you the most. There is no one-size-fits-all with the Diplôme CordonTec® and anything is possible based on your desired career outcome.
Here’s a glimpse of what you will learn through a blend of practical, theory, demonstrations and self-paced online learning:
Cuisine
- Knife skills and vegetable cuts
- Stocks, marinades, sauces
- Poultry preparation and cooking techniques
- Butchery: Beef, veal, lamb, pork, game and offal
- Fish and shellfish preparation and cooking techniques
- Vegetarian and plant-based cuisine
Patisserie
- Introduction to chocolate work
- Doughs, pastries and cakes
- Custards, creams, sauces and coulis
- Plated dessert presentation techniques
- Pâtisserie for dietary requirements (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)
- Menu creation
Boulangerie
- Understanding different flours
- Kneading techniques
- The art and science of fermentation
- Bread families and vienoisserie
- Bakery production
Service
- Introduction to hospitality
- Table service and settings
- Order taking and reservations
- Full-service sequence and guest interaction techniques
You will also gain first-hand knowledge and experience during an industry placement (three days per week over eight weeks), ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running upon graduation.
Potential career paths
Cook (Cuisine) | Cook (Pâtisserie) | Cook (Boulangerie / Baking) | Commis Waiter | Front of House (Service)
The Diplôme CordonTec® is a non‑accredited program and is not recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It has been developed by Le Cordon Bleu to provide specialised industry training and graduates receive a Le Cordon Bleu qualification acknowledging their studies and practical expertise.
